Description
DESCRIPTION
Jean Paul Riopelle (1923-2002) drew wide acclaim for the abstract paintings that placed him at the cutting edge of several mid-20th-century modern art movements. Riopelle’s creative genius wasn’t limited to a single medium: in the 1960s, the Montréal-born artist dedicated himself to sculpture, \ creating works of art that underscored his connection to nature, which served as both a grounding force and muse. One of those bronze-cast sculptures, Riopelle’s Petit hibou, is rendered in Extraordinarily High Relief (EHR) on this coin crafted in gold sourced from Quebec mines. On the coin’s reverse, Riopelle’s sculpted work reaches an incredible relief height of over 6 mm, which further accentuates all the dimpled details that are attributed to the artist’s hand and creative vision.
Quebec-sourced gold. From the Royal Canadian Mint, each EHR tribute to Jean Paul Riopelle is crafted in gold sourced exclusively from Quebec mines, making it a fitting tribute to an artist who brought global attention to Quebec art.
ITEM SPECIFACTIONS
Item Number: 208645
Mintage: 250
Composition: 99.99% pure gold
Weight*: 62.27 g
Diameter: 36 mm
Face Value: $200
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Jean Paul Riopelle
Packaging: Wood case with black beauty box and special insert
Finished Size: 114 mm x 114 mm
UPC: 6-23932-11351-0
