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Galerie Hadjer
fernand léger
Fernand Léger (Argentan 1881-1955 Gif-sur-Yvette) Shell composition Conceived in 1938, realised in 1965 Wool Workshop Gisèle Glaudin-Brivet, Tapestry Aubusson/Savonnerie, Aubusson, France Fernand Leger on the back, bolduc workshop Unique piece H 262 x W 220 cm Certificate from the Comité Leger Provenance: private collection, USA
A&R Fleury
alicia penalba
Alicia Penalba (1913-1982) Grande annonciatrice, 1965 Bronze with patina 90 x 140 x 70 cm Signed and numbered “APenalba 1/5” The work is referenced in the catalogue raisonné during the exhibition 'Alicia Penalba, escultora', MALBA, Buenos Aires, 2016-2017, under n° 48b p. 107
Thomas Deprez Fine Arts
emile fabry
Emile Fabry (Verviers 1865-1966 Brussels) A monumental triptych, including: Le péché originel, Les Déesses de la Vie and Prométhée & Pygmalion, circa 1896 Oil on canvas 246 x 138 cm | 249 x 205.5 cm | 245 x 140 cm All canvases waxed and retouched The middle panel carrying a certificate by Edmond Delescluze, the artist's son-in-law, dated April 6th 1990 Provenance: by descent in the family of the artist, after his death in 1966; former collection Suzanne Fabry and Edmond Delescluze, the artist’s daughter and son-in-law; triptych dismantled and sold separately, with different provenances on request; United again for the first time under single ownership, 2023 Literature: a list of contemporary press critiques available on request; Jacqueline Guisset, Emile Fabry 1865-1966, Brussels, Fonds du Patrimoine de Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, 2000, ill. pp. 75, 77 & 78; Sébastien Clerbois, L’Esotérisme et le Symbolisme belge, Anvers, Pandora Publishers, 2012, ill. p. 104 Exhibitions: Exposition du Cercle Pour l'Art, Brussels, 1896; Retrospective Emile Fabry, Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Centre culturel, 2000
Harold t’Kint de Roodenbeke
Paul Delvaux (Belgium, Antheit 1897-1994 Veurne) La danse macabre, 1934 Watercolour and ink on paper 59.5 x 75 cm Signed and dated lower right: Spy 2-34 Provenance: Walter Delvaux, artist family; sale Sotheby's, 6 February 2014, lot 469; private collection Important and early composition from 1934, a key year for Delvaux's development of his surrealist world © Foundation Paul Delvaux, Belgium/SABAM, 2023-2024
Galeria Jordi Pascual
joan miró
Joan Miró (Barcelona 1893-1983 Palma de Mallorca) Peinture, projet pour une tapisserie, 1973-1974 Paint, oil and wool on wood 197 x 122 cm Provenance: private collection Literature: Lelong, Daniel. Joan Miró. Catalogue raisonné. Paintings, vol. V, 1969-1975, Successió Miró, 2003; p. 238, fig. 1641
VKD Jewels
Angela Cummings (Austrian-American, 1944) Mother-of-pearl and 18k yellow gold necklace Composed of oval-shaped gold links inlaid with mother-of-pearl USA, circa 1980 Signed Angela Cummings Provenance: private collection Literature: Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld, Women Jewellery Designers, pp. 134-139
Galerie des Modernes
serge poliakoff
Serge Poliakoff (Moscow 1900-1969 Paris) Abstract composition, 1960 Gouache on paper 50 x 65.5 cm Signed lower left: SErgE PoliakoFF Provenance: private collection, Switzerland Literature: Catalogue raisonné de l’œuvre de Serge Poliakoff by Alexis Poliakoff, vol. III, 1959-1962, desc. and repr. in colour on p. 226, n° 60-202
Giammarco Cappuzzo Fine Art
Willem Eversdijck (Dutch, circa 1620-1671) Unknown Zeeland family, circa 1665 Oil on canvas 138 x 194 cm Provenance: Horace Buttery, London; Christie's London, 20 November 1925, lot 97, bought by Frank Partridge London; (probably) Lady Bertha Schaul Baron (1899-1981); property of a Lady, Christie's London, 10 May 1935, lot 46, bought by W. Sabin, London; Christie's London, 24 February 1939, lot. 57, bought by Berendt; Christie's London, 17 March 1939, lot 23, bought by Suttle; Viorel Virgil Tilea C.B.E. (1896-1972) at Sotheby's London, 28 November 1951, lot 147; Antonio Roque' Rivero (1918-2015), Barcelona Literature: F. van der Ploeg, C.E. Zonnevylle-Heyning, Brave koppen en gladde aangesigten, Middelburg, 1999, pp. 112-114 & p. 136, n° WE5, ill. n° 107
Francis Janssens van der Maelen
henry van de velde
Henry van de Velde (Belgium, Antwerp 1863-1957 Oberägeri, Switzerland) Art Nouveau flat desk, circa 1898 Sycamore wood, double-sided, the top is covered with black leather in its centre 129.50 x 73 cm Certificate of authenticity from Professor Klaus-Jürgen Sembach This desk is a variation of a games table that was in the collection of Villa Esche Provenance: private collection, France Literature: Catalogue of the exhibition L'Art Nouveau en Belgique, Brussels, Palais des Beaux-Arts, 19 December 1980-15 February 1981, p. 266 n° 143; Wolf D. Percher, Henry van de Velde - Das Gesamtwerk, Edition Factum, p. 94, ref 1318, p. 151, ref. 3406, p. 229, ref. 1317. This desk will be presented in a book about Henry van de Velde written by Bea Maybach from the Bauhaus-Museum in Weimar in Germany Exhibition: L'Art Nouveau en Belgique, Brussels, Palais des Beaux-Arts, 19 December 1980-15 February 1981 This small lady’s desk or flat desk, designed by Henry van de Velde, is an emblematic piece of furniture from the Art Nouveau movement, conceived around 1898 and distinguished by its elegant, slightly organic aesthetic. Made from sycamore, a precious wood, it is adorned with delicate details such as the four reinforcements between the legs, which give the illusion of shortening and rebalancing the whole while appearing to support the drawer. The top is recessed by around one centimeter while the underside is bevelled, giving it an air of lightness. It lays on a belt within which is embedded on the front end a drawer whose upper line shape is slightly curved on the outer edges. On either side, a sculpture in the shape of the number two emphasises the bevelled sides and begins the square legs. Roughly square at the start, the legs are emphasised on the outside by a rib that melts as it descends, while their base becomes round. The same drawer keyways can be found in various works by van de Velde. This lady’s desk by Henry van de Velde is considered a functional and aesthetic piece of furniture. Its timeless lines are highly prized by art and design lovers. It is similar to the games table in the catalogue of the Société Henry van de Velde, 53 rue Gray, Brussels, pp. 279 and 322.
Nosbaum Reding
Manuel Ocampo (Philippines, 1965) Don't give them any puzzle, 2002 Oil on canvas 196 x 248 cm Provenance: the artist's studio Literature: Slow Paintings, ed. Markus Heinzelmann, Museum Morsbroich, Verlag für moderne Kunst Nürnberg, 2009; Manuel Ocampo. Fear of a Kitsch Existence, ed. Menene Gras Balaguer, Casa Asia, Barcelona, 2017, p. 215; Manuel Ocampo, Wunderkammer, Gesellschaft für Gegenwartskunst e. V., Augsburg, Munich, 2003, pp. 24-25 Exhibitions: Group exhibition, Slow Paintings, Museum Morsbroich, Leverkusen, Germany, 24.11.2009-7.2.2010; Solo exhibition, Sprüth Magers Projekte, Munich, Germany, 2003; Solo exhibition, Wunderkammer, Gesellschaft für Gegenwartskunst e. V., Augsburg, Germany, 7 May-15 June 2003
Artimo Fine Arts
alphons joseph strymans
Alphons Joseph Strymans (Belgium, 1866-1959) Le Vin, 1901 White Carrara marble H 130 cm Signed and dated: A. Jef. Strymans 1901 Provenance: 2001, Artimo Fine Arts Gallery; 2004, private collection, Belgium; 2021, Artimo Fine Arts Gallery Literature: Bénézit E. (1999), Dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs et graveurs (J. Buysse, Ed.) (nouvelle édition entièrement refondue). Gründ. p. 322; Engelen, C., & Marx, M. (2006). La Sculpture en Belgique à partir de 1830 (Tome VI), Louvain: Engelen-Marx. pp. 3328-3331; Joseph, Prof. Dr. D. (1897). Die Elfenbeinplastik auf des Brüsseler Weltausstellung von 1897. Zeitschrift für Bildende Kunst, 8, 281-288; Scherer, C. (n.d.). Monographien des Kunstgewerbes, Vol. 8, Elfenbeinplastik seit der Renaissance. pp. 122-141; Thieme, U., & Becker, F. (1999). Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künstler von der Antike bis zur Gegenwart (Vol. 31/32). E.A. Seemann. p. 222 The sculptural work, masterfully executed in white Carrara marble, presents a refined figurative composition that reveals three human figures in dynamic interaction. The nuances and meticulously chiselled anatomical details attest to the exceptional talent and expertise of the sculptor Alphons Joseph Strymans. This grouping, comprised of two women and a man, all three nude, intertwine in a choreography evoking an ecstatic dance. Each figure holds a cluster of grapes, reproduced with remarkable precision, evidently symbolising the making of wine. A particularly striking note is the unconsciously dominant placement of a woman’s foot on the head the male figure serving as a point of support for the decadent trio. This composition, both graceful and intense, eloquently illustrates the effects of wine on the soul and human interactions. The silhouettes of the figures merge harmoniously with the botanical motifs of vines, thus suggesting an intrinsic union between man and nature in their mutual inebriation. This masterpiece poetically evokes the idea that man and nature share a common essence - a profound origin. Alphons Joseph Strymans Born on July 24, 1866, in Turnhout, Alphons Joseph Strymans passed away in 1959 in Antwerp. He distinguished himself as a cabinetmaker, draftsman, and above all as a sculptor. Trained at the art school of Turnhout, Strymans also benefited from the expertise of his father, a renowned cabinetmaker specialised in the creation of church furniture. This education bestowed upon him an exceptional mastery of sculpture in both wood and stone. His quest for excellence led him to pursue studies at the Antwerp Academy from 1886 to 1990, and then at the Higher Institute of Fine Arts in Brussels under the tutelage of Master Thomas Vinçotte. From 1898 to 1935, he shared his knowledge as a drawing teacher at the art school in Berchem. During this period, he also collaborated with eminent sculptors such as Frans Joris, Jules Weyns, and Josué Dupon, among others. His artistic repertoire is vast. Throughout his career, he designed various ornaments for Art Nouveau furniture as well as sculptural works in bronze, ivory, and marble. From the beginning of the twentieth century, his works found their place in Antwerp, exhibited in museums and during prestigious events. Besides his artworks, Strymans left his mark through various commemorative monuments and busts of notable personalities. Among his major accomplishments are the statues for the fishermen's house in Antwerp, busts of the music critic Guy Davenel, the poet Max Elskamp, and the mayor of Berchem, Mr. Van Oombeek. Numerous prestigious institutions preserve his works. The Museum of Central Africa in Tervueren houses the ivory "The Daughter of Eve" and other remarkable pieces. The sculpture "Despair," in bronze, can be found at the Dinant Museum, while one of his marble busts is proudly displayed at the Antwerp Museum
Lemaire
Two Vincennes porcelain jardinières fitted with porcelain flowers France, Louis XVI period Soft paste porcelain jardinière with pink monochrome decoration holding porcelain flowers on painted metal stems H 9.3 and H 9.5 cm; overall 26.8 cm Marked with a double L in blue bearing the letter-date C for 1755-56 Marked by the painters Jean-Charles Sioux l'aîné (French, active from 1752 to 1792) and Mutel (active from 1754 to 1759). 3rd size A flower jardinière with the same decoration has been published by GWILT (J.), Vincennes and Early Sèvres Porcelain from de Belvedere Collection, V & A Publishing, 2014, p. 147
Barbara Bassi
Arman (Nice 1928-2005 New York) Bracelet, 2001 Gold and sapphires Pol Bury (La Louvière 1922-2005 Paris) Brooch/pendant, 2005 White gold and ring silver Yoko Ono (Japan, 1933) Imagine Ring, 2004 Gold Karel Appel (Amsterdam 1921-2006 Zurich) Brooch/pendant, 1980 Yellow 18 kt gold and enamels Afro Basaldella (Udine 1912-1976 Zurich) Moon earrings, 1960s Yellow 18 kt gold and diamonds
Galerie Bernard De Leye
Head of Saint Janvier known as San Gennaro Naples, (Italy), 18th century Silver gilt H 15 x W 11.8 cm - Weight: 696 gr. Saint Janvier is the patron saint of the city of Naples. The head is made from a thick sheet of silver that is entirely hammered, embossed and chased. The pathos of the face expresses the mystical vision typical of Italian Baroque taste. The rendering of the face is highly expressive. This head is executed in the purest tradition of the reliquary busts found in Naples at the beginning of the eighteenth century in the treasury of the cathedral of San Gennaro (Treasure of Saint Janvier). Comparative pieces in The Treasure of Naples, The Jewels of San Gennaro, Gallimard, Musée Maillol, 2014
Floris van Wanroij Fine Art
Relief with the The Flight into Egypt and Miracles during the Journey (Matthew 2:13) Low countries, possibly Antwerp, Renaissance, last quarter of the 16th century, circa 1590 Pear-wood, carved in high relief, on later brass base H 19.6 x W. 16.8 cm (excl. base) Provenance: Jan Dirven Works of Art, Eindhoven, The Netherlands; collection Dreesmann-Houtkooper, The Netherlands; thence by decent private collection, Breda, The Netherlands Literature: Schuckman, Christiaan (1996). Hollstein's Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts 1450-1700, vol. XLIV: Maarten De Vos. Rotterdam, p. 65, cat. n° 263 This relief, probably carved in Antwerp, is based on a design by the influential Renaissance artist Maerten de Vos (Antwerp, 1532-1603). The original drawing is kept now in the collection of the Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum, Braunschweig (inv./cat. n° Z. 1086) and is dated shortly before 1579. The drawing was published in engraving by Johannes Sadeler I, as the eighth prints of a twelve-part series on the birth and the first years of Christ. The series was published between 1579-1582 and the current sculpture probably originated shortly afterwards, ca. 1590, which indicates a date of the current sculpture around 1590. The Flight the Holy Family to Egypt, here represented as Joseph on foot and Mary sitting on a donkey with the Christ Child in her arms was, according to tradition, surrounded by miracles. At the top right in a chapel on a tree, a statue of a pegan god breaks in two. At the top left a group of accompanying Angels in the Heavens is depicted and trees bow down their branches in reverence to Christ.
Galerie Van den Bruinhorst
William Hendrik Gispen (Amsterdam 1890-1981 The Hague) Saturnuslamp, Giso n° 2055, 1931 Executed by N.V. Gispen, Culemborg The Netherlands, 1945-1957 Matte brass nickel-plated pendant with an opal glass sphere and two frosted glass discs with bright edges H 105 x Ø 60 cm William Hendrik Gispen was a Dutch designer and manufacturer of modernist furniture and lighting. He was an important representative of the functionalist movement, promoting and selling modern interior designs at the beginning of the 20th century through his salesrooms in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Brussels, Paris, London and Nottingham. This design was introduced in his lighting-catalogue 29 as n° 66 in 1931. It changed to no. 2055 in 1936, and later on the pendant was called ‘Saturnuslamp’ which means ‘Saturn-lamp’. The possibility to move around the world at high speed in cars, planes, trains but also rockets and space traveling were an inspiration for designers creating futuristic designs at the beginning of the 20th century. W.H. Gispen designed a lamp with two glass disks around an opal glass sphere that looks like the planet Saturn. Lighting by W.H. Gispen is part of the permanent collections of The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, Museum Boijmans van Beuningen Rotterdam, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, V&A Museum London, The MOMA in New York and the MFAH in Houston USA.
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Gilden's Art Gallery
sam francis
Sam Francis (San Mateo 1923-1994 Santa Monica) Untitled SF73-287 (Tokyo), 1973 Acrylic and gouache on wove paper 37.4 x 55.2 cm Signed, dated and inscribed Archive n° SF73-287 Provenance: Kornfeld und Klipstein, Bern, Switzerland; Irving Galleries, Palm Beach, Florida; acquired from the above in 1987; private collection, United States of America
Romigioli Antichità
Perfume burner Venice, circa 1590-1610 Gilt bronze and copper H 29 x W 20 cm Studied by Manlio Leo Mezzacasa, 9 September 2019 Provenance: Pietro Toesca collection, Rome Rare 16th century Venetian object, an object as rare as it is sophisticated in its workmanship in bronze and gilded copper, certainly commissioned by some important lay patron who certainly wanted to emphasise his culture and knowledge of the nearby Eastern culture. Rare examples of objects similar to this one are today exhibited in the most important international museums. The executive quality of fretwork and chiselling have led Professor Manlio Leo Mezzacasa to attribute this 'magical' object to the workshop of one of the most illustrious master sculptors in Venice area.
Klaas Muller
joris van son
Joris Van Son (Antwerp, 1623-1667) Flower and fruit garland around a cartouche Oil on canvas 65 x 50 cm Provenance: Queen Desideria of Sweden (1777-1860) Joris Van Son was a seventeenth-century Antwerp painter who was strongly influenced by the work of Jan Davidsz. De Heem (a Northern Netherlandish painter who was active in Antwerp in the 1630'ies). Together with Nicolaes Veerendael, Jan Van Kessel and Daniël Seghers, he was one of the main protagonists of Flemish (Antwerp) floral still life art from the mid-seventeenth century. Amongst his pupils were Frans van Everbroeck, Jan Pauwel Gillemans the Younger, Cornelis van Huynen, Norbert Montalie and Abraham Herderwijn. Van Sons preferred two important categories in the genre of flower and fruit still lifes: garlands ('cartouches') and so-called 'pronkstillevens' ('showy still lifes'). The 'cartouche' was often filled with the image of a Saint or a portrait. This by another painter, usually specialised in figures (for example Cornelis Schut, Erasmus Quellinus or Frans II Francken). The fact that our 'cartouche' remained empty in the center indicates that Van Son created this work as a coastal work 'in itself'. The quality is excellent and Van Son not only shows off his in-depth knowledge of the flora and fruits, but also his great sense of sensitivity, detail and colour. Striking is the powerful sculpted cartouche (with a male head bellow) in grisaille, in contrast with the bright fruits and flowers. This work has an interesting provenance: in the early nineteenth century it was owned by Desideria, Queen of Sweden and Norway (1777-1860).
