HELENE BAILLY MARCILHAC

The HELENE BAILLY MARCILHAC Gallery is delighted to take part in the 71st edition of BRAFA for the fourteenth consecutive year. On this occasion, the gallery will present a selection of Post-Impressionist, Fauvist, and Modern works, bringing together some of the most significant names from these pivotal artistic periods.

Among the major works exhibited will be an exceptional painting by Émile Othon Friesz, dating from 1907, a vibrant testament to Fauvism at its height; an intimate Fauvist canvas by Henri Manguin from 1908, depicting a woman
undressing; and a luminous work by Théo Van Rysselberghe, also from 1908, exemplifying the radiant Neo-Impressionist aesthetic of the time. 

The exhibition will also feature a selection of works by Kees van Dongen, revealing the diversity of his subjects and periods. From vibrant bouquets created in 1907 to later floral compositions from the 1950s, as well as his intimate scenes and iconic portraits, the collection bears witness to the evolution of his touch and his sense of color. This presentation will highlight the richness of a body of work that combines Fauvist audacity, chromatic virtuosity, and stylistic freedom.

Completing this presentation is a poetic and monumental “Arbre à Cocons” by Charles Macaire. In this hand-crafted paper sculpture, the artist celebrates the beauty of gesture and the nobility of craftsmanship. Entirely shaped by hand, the piece embodies the meeting of artistic creation and artisanal savoir-faire, extending the dialogue between nature, material, and poetry.

Kees Van Dongen (Delfshaven 1877–1968 Monte Carlo), La Femme Aux Lapins, circa 1921, original oil on canvas, 92.5 x 81 cm, signed lower right: Van Dongen