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Martial Raysse

born 1936

Necropolis I 1960
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Martial Raysse (born 12 February 1936 in Golfe-Juan) is a French artist and actor. He lives in Issigeac, France. He holds the record for the most expensive work sold by a living French artist.

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Nouveau réalisme

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  • Necropolis I

    Martial Raysse
    1960
    On display at Tate Modern part of Media Networks
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