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Sur les Pistes | The Art of Descent

Tracing the Poetry of Motion, the Elegance of the Alpine Descent, and the Warmth of Après-Ski Tradition.

As snow kisses the slopes and skiers carve their way through pristine powder, a quiet elegance unfolds. Our latest curation, Sur les Pistes: The Art of Descent, explores the poetic interplay of motion and stillness, where the alpine landscape becomes both canvas and muse.

This collection reimagines the descent as more than a technical feat; it is a choreography of grace, light, and rhythm. The sweeping lines of ski tracks evoke the fluidity of brushstrokes, while textured layers echo the untouched beauty of fresh snow. From sharp contrasts that capture the brilliance of sunlit peaks to soft washes reminiscent of distant horizons, each piece translates the fleeting artistry of the alpine world into timeless form.

Skiing, with its balance of precision and freedom, offers a visual and emotional resonance that parallels the works within this collection. The gentle curve of a turn, the serene pause at the summit, and the exhilaration of the descent are mirrored in compositions that blend structure and spontaneity. These artworks invite viewers to feel the crisp air, hear the whisper of snow underfoot, and immerse themselves in the rhythm of the mountains.

Yet, the magic of the slopes does not end when skis are set aside. Sur les Pistes also celebrates the cultural charm of après-ski—the warmth of a roaring fire, the convivial clink of glasses, and the effortless elegance of alpine social rituals. This is where the artistry of descent meets the luxury of repose, and where winter’s embrace transforms into moments of joy and connection.

Every work offers a glimpse into the art of alpine living—where nature’s majesty meets the timeless pleasures of winter tradition.

Step into the world of Sur les Pistes.

Joshua Jensen-Nagle ‘The Mountains and Me’ 2018, Archival Inkjet Print Face-Mounted to Plexiglass, Back-Mounted to Aluminum Subframe, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Slim Aarons ‘Snowmass Village’ 1968, Mid-Century Modern Photography – Apres Ski, Chromogenic C-Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Tony Kelly ‘Off-Piste’ 2022, Archival Pigment Print, Ed. of 35, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Keith Haring ‘Luna Luna’ Bomber Ski

Rodney Smith ‘Reed on Skis, Lake Placid, NY’ 2008, Archival Pigment Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Antoine Rose ‘White’ 2016, Fine Art Photography, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Joshua Jensen-Nagle ‘Zermatt Skiers’ 2018, Archival Inkjet Print Face-Mounted to Plexiglass, Back-Mounted to Aluminum Subframe, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Todd Hebert ‘Snowman’ 2020, Acrylic on Linen

Furio Torracchi ‘Acrobazie #3’ Photograph, C-type on Paper, Ed. of 7

Slim Aarons ‘Signpost In St. Moritz’ 1963, C Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Jay Kelly ‘All Season’ 2023, Mixed Media on Panel with Matte Finish, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Tony Kelly ‘Heli Kelly!’ 2024, Archival Pigment Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Massimo Vitali ‘Les Menuires Quartett 4 (#0569)’ 2000, Digital C-Print, Edition of 6, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity


Topher Straus ‘Fresh Tracks’ 2021, Contemporary Modern Impressionist Landscape

Gloria Estefanell ‘The Snow Puzzle’ 2024, Acrylic on Canvas, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Tony Kelly ‘First Descent, Badrutt’s Palace, St. Moritz’ 2024, Archival Pigment Print, Ed. of 12, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Jacques-Henri Lartigue ‘Film «Mon Cinéma », Manivelle Tournée par Plitt, Chamonix’ 1914, Silver Gelatin Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Tony Kelly ‘Ski Guide’ 2024, Archival Pigment Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Slim Aarons ‘New England Skiing’ 1955, Limited Estate Stamped

Jean-Michel Basquiat ‘Evil Thoughts’ Bomber All Mountain Skis

Max Steven Grossman ‘Ski 24’ 2024, Trans-Mounted Metallic Print, Ed. 1 of 5

Yves Tremblay ‘Skieurs Colorés, Bromont, QC’ 2021, Diasec

Slim Aarons ‘Apres Ski’ 1961, Estate Edition

Suzanne Howe ‘Skates and Skis’ Painting, Oil on Canvas

Bo Bridges ‘Chutes and Ladders’ Fine Art Print, Ed. of 45

Tony Kelly ‘Club Paradiso, St. Moritz’ 2022, Archival Pigment Print, Ed. of 25, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Antoine Rose ‘By My Side 2’ 2020, Diasec, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Peter Doig ‘Zermatt’ (Full Set of 6) 2022, Six Giclée Prints on Cotton Smooth Rag

Slim Aarons ‘Zermatt Skiing’ (Estate Edition), 1968, Fine Art Print

Cécile Van Hanja ‘Broken Ice’ 2023

Catherine Silk ‘Mountain Everest’ Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Slim Aarons ‘Verbier Vacation’ 1964, Lambda Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Tony Kelly ‘Ski Patrol’ 2019, Archival Pigment Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Joshua Jensen-Nagle ‘Matterhorn Views For You’ 2018 Archival Inkjet Print Face-Mounted to Plexiglass, Back-Mounted to Aluminum Subframe, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Gloria Estefanell ‘266 All In Blue’ 2024, Acrylic on Canvas, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Slim Aarons ‘Lounging In Verbier’ 1964, Lambda Print, Ed. of 1, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Douglass Crockwell ‘After a Day on the Slopes, Beer Advertisement’ 1954, Oil on Masonite, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Elizaveta Porodina ‘Alpine’ 2017, Pigment Print on Baryta Paper Mounted on Aluminum, Hanging Rails, Ed. of 8, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Tony Kelly ‘Backcountry’ 2019, Archival Pigment Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Joshua Jensen-Nagle ‘Snow Day’ 2017, Archival Inkjet Print Face-Mounted to Plexiglass, Back-Mounted to Aluminum Subframe, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

John O’Hara ‘Ski 92’ Encaustic and Ralph Lauren Skis Float-Mounted on Board

Darius Yektai ‘Switchbacks on the Aiguile Du Midi’ 2024, Landscape Painting

Joshua Jensen-Nagle ‘Going Down’ 2018, Archival Inkjet Print Face-Mounted to Plexiglass, Back-Mounted to Aluminum Subframe, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Slim Aarons ‘Skiers At Gstaad’ 1969, C Print

Antoine Rose ‘Clock Ice Equilibrium’ 2012, Photography, Ed. 10 of 10, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

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