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Gerhard Richter (Dresden, 1932) Fuji 839-108, 1996 Oil on alucobond 29 x 37 cm Signed and numbered '839-108' on the reverse Certificate of authenticity issued by Hubertus Butin, Berlin 2010 Provenance: Galerie Hubertus Melsheimer, Cologne (2011); Galerie Ludorff, Dusseldorf (2013); private collection, Hesse (on permanent loan to the Mönchehaus Museum Goslar) Literature: Galerie Ludorff, 'Neuerwerbungen Frühjahr 2024', Dusseldorf 2024, p. 100; Galerie Ludorff, 'Gerhard Richter', Dusseldorf 2013, p. 51; Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen (ed.), 'Gerhard Richter mit dem Catalogue Raisonné 1993-2004', Dusseldorf 2005, n° 839-108; Hubertus Butin/Stefan Gronert, 'Gerhard Richter. Editionen 1965-2004. Catalogue Raisonné', Ostfildern-Ruit 2004, n° 89 Exhibitions: Galerie Ludorff, 'Neuerwerbungen Frühjahr 2024', Dusseldorf 2024; Galerie Ludorff, 'Gerhard Richter. Abstrakte Bilder', Dusseldorf 2013 Gerhard Richter has been exploring abstraction in depth since the late 1960s. In the late 1990s, he developed the ‘Fuji’ series. As part of this series, Richter no longer applies paint to canvas, but to Alucobond, an aluminium composite panel. This highly durable panel with a smooth surface allows for the creation of particularly delicate colour structures. Richter applies the three colours that form the basis of the painting - a vibrant red, a rich green and a warm yellow-orange - to the substrate in three horizontal bands. Using a squeegee, a painting tool resembling a narrow plastic strip, the artist applies the white oil paint and draws it across the coloured surface in thin layers from the top to the bottom edge of the picture. The white paint blends with the tones of the background. This technique creates a highly complex, delicate structure on the panel, characterised by great painterly subtlety. Viewed from top to bottom, red, green and white alternate with one another. The orange, also used by Richter, is now only partially visible in the right-hand half of the composition. As the application of paint with a squeegee can only be controlled to a limited extent, the principle of chance comes into play. The title ‘Fuji’ allows for interpretation on two different levels, namely, ‘[…] the conical volcano on the island of Honshu, which, as Japan’s sacred mountain, is the country’s national symbol, and the Japanese film and photography manufacturer of the same name, whose products are also widely available in Germany. As a photographer, Richter sometimes uses Fuji film; furthermore, in 1991 he spent two weeks travelling through Japan, during which he saw the famous mountain. Some of the paintings, with their streaky, at times almost graphic structural elements, do indeed bear a distant resemblance to old-master Japanese or Chinese landscape depictions.' The background to the creation of the ‘Fuji’ paintings lies in the approach made to the artist by Helmut Friedel, director of the Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus. Richter’s ‘Atlas’ - a collection of photographs, sketches, documents and reference materials by the artist - was to be acquired for the Lenbachhaus collection. To finance the purchase, Richter agreed to paint a series of oil paintings for the museum. The proceeds from the sale of these ‘Fuji’ paintings played a key role in enabling the museum to acquire the ‘Atlas’ collection of documents. Much like the works in the ‘Green-Blue-Red’ series, the appearance of each individual painting in the ‘Fuji Edition’ varies considerably, as they were painted in portrait rather than landscape format. Furthermore, the varying degrees to which the base colours had dried by the time the white layer was applied result in the colours blending in ever-changing ways. Whilst some ‘Fujis’, with their extremely delicate colour blends, invite the viewer to discover their detailed textures, others, in stark contrast, exude a particularly strong sense of self-assurance. Although the ‘Fujis’ comprise a series of 110 works conceived along the same lines, each one is unique and wonderfully illustrates the principle of Gerhard Richter’s abstract painting, which treads the fine line between conceptual work and the principle of chance.
Herwig Simons Fine Arts
Memento Mori Northern Europe, 17th century Carved stone representing a laurel-crowned skull and bones D 30 x W 18 cm Provenance: previously in the collection of Christian de Bruyn, former chairman of the Royal Belgian Chamber of Art and Antique Dealers, now ROCAD; private collection, Paris An evocative and finely carved Memento Mori sculpture depicting a human skull crowned with a laurel wreath and accompanied by crossed bones. Executed in stone, the sculpture displays a richly weathered surface and a beautiful time-worn patina.
Almine Rech
Tom Wesselmann (Cincinnati 1931-2004 New York) Long Beach Seascape, 1991/95 Alkyd oil on cut-out aluminum 99.1 x 190.5 cm Signed and dated on the back Provenance: the estate of the artist © 2026 The estate of Tom Wesselmann / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York Tom Wesselmann’s creative approach was in constant evolution throughout his long and productive career. Never one to follow artistic convention, he continually sought new materials and formats. His fascination with innovative surfaces and technologically advanced techniques drove him to push aesthetic and formal frontiers, as seen in 'Long Beach Seascape'. In the 1980s, Wesselmann developed a laser cutting technique that opened up a new world of creative possibilities. Using this novel method, the artist delighted in transposing his bold visual vocabulary into works that challenged the boundaries between painting, drawing, and sculpture. Speaking to the New York Times in 1985, Wesselmann couldn’t contain his enthusiasm for the new medium: 'I've just had the best year of my life [...] I always work in a kind of near ecstasy, anyway, but there's really been something about the new work that grabbed me.'' Centering dynamic line and vibrant colour, 'Long Beach Seascape' demonstrates the artist’s endless pursuit of radical forms of creative expression.
Spazio Nobile
Pao Hui Kao (Taiwan, 1987) Urushi Black in Red Lacquer Leaf, 2023 Crepe paper, rice glue, Urushi lacquer, red and black pigments, gold kinstsugi 114 x 70 x 16 cm Unique piece Signed by the artist at the back Black Urushi Paper Pleats, 2023 Tracing paper, rice glue, Urushi lacquer, black pigment Sideboard H 70 x W 135 x D 33 cm Low stool H 45 x Ø 32 cm Low bench H 35 x W 130 x D 29 cm Side table H 60 x Ø 32 cm Unique pieces Signed and dated by the artist Certificates of authenticity Literature: Pao Hui Kao, 25 Seasons, Artist Book, Spazio Nobile Editions, Brussels, 2024 Exhibitions: Fondation POC, Brussels, 2020; Jewish Museum, Brussels, 2021; LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize Finalist, Seoul, 2022; Pao Hui Kao, 25 Seasons, Solo Exhibition, Spazio Nobile, Brussels, 2023-2024; Fondazione Dries Van Noten, Venice, 2026
N. Vrouyr
Handknotted rug Etablissements veuve Guillon et fils, Belgium Before 1925 Warp and weft, cellulose, pile, wool 460 x 370 cm Numbered at the back Literature: Arthur De Rudder, International exhibition of modern decorative and industrial arts (Paris, 1925): official catalogue of the belgian section Exhibition: International exhibition of modern decorative and industrial arts, Paris, 1925, Belgian Pavilion, gallery of complete interiors, dining room by the Maison Gustave and Edouard Blondel
Pelgrims de Bigard
Herri met de Bles (Dinant or Bouvignes-sur-Meuse circa 1510-active in Antwerp between 1533 and 1566) Landscape with Abraham and Isaac on the Way to Sacrifice Oil on panel 63 x 90 cm Provenance : Lucas Acliros, Munich; sale Weinmuller, Munich 10 June 1959; private collection, Germany Literature: Weltkunst, 15 April 1959; Luc Serck, Henri Bles, thèse de doctorat UCL, 1990, cat. n° 7, pp. 297-299, ill. p. 299 The gallery is grateful to Dr. Luc Serck for confirming the authenticity of the painting.
Epoque Fine Jewels
René Lalique (Ay 1860-1945 Paris) Art Nouveau dragonfly brooch Paris, circa 1903 18k yellow gold, 'plique-à-jour' enamel and polychrome enamel, old mine cut diamonds, citrine and pearls 11.6 x 4.4 cm Signed Lalique Accompanied by its original fitted case marked R. Lalique, 40, Cours-la-Reine, Paris, monogrammed 'E.A.' An important Art Nouveau dragonfly brooch by René Lalique, in 18k gold, designed as two opposing dragonflies with delicate wings of translucent plique-à-jour enamel, accented with old mine-cut diamonds. At the centre, the dragonflies clasp a cushion-shaped orange citrine, their bodies and legs enhanced with polychrome enamel. Graduated pearls trace the extremities of the wings, lending the composition a graceful sense of movement and lightness, characteristic of Lalique’s jewellery at the height of the Art Nouveau period.
Verdini Antiques
Vincenzo Raffaelli (Rome, 1783-1865) Circular tabletop in coloured marbles, circa 1835-1845 Approximately 200 specimens of coloured pebbles, Bardiglio marble and bronze Tabletop: Ø 91.2 cm - 5.2 cm Vincenzo Raffaelli Rome, Via del Babuino 93 performed between 1835 and 1845 ca. Round top in coloured marbles 'pebble' samples 200 ca. The round top in coloured marble that we are dealing with, is a real 'pebble' sample made of ancient 'excavation' marble and modern marble, that is, used after the sixteenth century such as Malachite, Portoro or Napoleonic Orbicular Granite etc. The particularity and rarity of this table is given by the fact that the samples of marbles used, in addition to being rare then (and even more so today), were worked differently from all the other types of samples that were made between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The sample tables of this period generally have a frame in black marble from Belgium or other fine marbles, which contains all the rare colored samples committed.
Caretto & Occhinegro
Lucas Gassel (Deurne circa 1488-1570 Brussels) Landscape with the penitent Saint Jerome, circa 1543-1545 Oil on oak panel 56 x 85 cm Signed with traces of the monogram LG (interlaced) lower left on the rock Expertise by Peter van den Brink and the gallery is grateful to Luc Serck for confirming the authorship of this work
Klaas Muller
Maarten Rijckaert (Antwerp, 1587-1611) Forest landscape with hunters, 17th century Oil on panel 32.4 x 49.5 cm This beautiful painting is a typical example of Maarten Ryckaert’s talent for creating atmospheric woodland scenes. The painting presents a dense forest filled with tall trees,a river, rough terrain and rocks. Soft light filters through the branches, creating contrasts between illuminated clearings and darker shadowed areas. In the foreground, a group of hunters on the left- and rightside accompanied by dogs: their small scale compared to the towering trees highlights the dominance of nature over human activity. The hunters add a sense of narrative and movement to the otherwise peaceful setting. Ryckaert uses earthy tones such as deep greens, browns, and golden highlights to create a rich and natural atmosphere. Fine details in the foliage, rocks, and tree trunks demonstrate his close observation of nature and his skill as a landscape painter. The scene evokes both tranquility and mystery, inviting the viewer to imagine the sounds and silence of the forest. The painting reflects the Baroque interest in dramatic natural scenery while also expressing a calm, contemplative mood. Through the balance of light, composition, and detail, Ryckaert transforms an ordinary hunting scene into a poetic vision of the natural world. Maarten Ryckaert was born in Antwerp and became especially known for his imaginative woodland scenes, rocky landscapes, and peaceful rural settings filled with travelers, hunters, and small groups of figures. Ryckaert studied painting in Antwerp and was strongly influenced by earlier Flemish landscape artists such as Joos de Momper and Jan Brueghel the Elder. Unlike many painters of his time who focused on religious or historical themes, Ryckaert specialized in landscapes, giving nature the leading role in his compositions. His works often combine realism with fantasy, creating dramatic forests, winding paths, and mysterious mountainous scenery.
Galerie Patrice Trigano
Philippe Hiquily (Paris 1925-2013 Villejuif) La Maja délurée, 1987 Patined bronze H 50 x W 46 x D 14 cm Signed and numbered Edition of 8 + 1 AP + 3 HC Bocquel Foundry Literature: Beaux-Arts n° 72, October 1989; Georges Marti, Les Nouvelles de Tahiti, 'Le sculpteur Hiquily doit son succès aux américains', 10 March 1990; Pierre Cabanne, (ed.), Hiquily-Bronzes et mobilier, De la Différence, 2005, pp. 32 and 47; Catalogue raisonné: Philippe Hiquily, 1948-2011, vol. 1, 2012, p. 304 Exhibitions: FIAC 89, 7 to 15 October 1989, Grand Palais, Paris, presented by the Galerie Patrice Trigano; 'Paris-Concrémiers, le chemin de la mémoire et de l’inspiration, quatre expositions personnelles de Philippe Hiquily, Colette Portal, Michel Lebrun et François Leteuil', Espace Art Brenne, Prigny-Concrémiers, Le Blanc, 8 June-8 September 1991
Pauline Janssen
Diamond pendant necklace Belle Epoque, circa 1905 Bright and lively old cut diamonds, mounted in platinum and accompanied by a platinum chain set with natural seed pearls. Estimated centre diamond weight approximately 0.60 carats. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 5.00 - 6.50 carats. Estimated colour G-H-I on average. Estimated clarity VS on average.
Galerie Alexis Bordes
Louis Welden Hawkins (Esslingen am Neckar 1849-1910 Paris) Portrait of Valentine Marcolini, a Young Violonist, circa 1900 Red chalk, black pencil and oil on prepared canvas Signed and dedicated lower right ‘à Mlle Marcolini L.W. HAWKINS’ 52 x 46 cm This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Cécile Alves Convert and will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the artist under reference LWH.D.1900.1. Provenance: private collection, France Literature: Cécile Convert, La figure féminine dans l'œuvre de Louis Welden Hawkins 1849-1910, research dissertation, supervised by Ms Alice Thomine-Berrada, Mr Pierre-Henry Frangne, Paris, France, École du Louvre, 2017, cat n° 32
robertaebasta
Mario Quarti (Milan, 1901-1974) Large sideboard in Italian walnut, circa 1940 Walnut and brass H 97.5 x W 322 x D 50 cm Provenance: private collection, Italy Main body raised from the floor by three elements show on the fron six doors decorated with an inlaid diamond pattern in walnut of different shades, brass handles.
Galerie Nicolas Bourriaud
Emile Monier (Paris, 1883-1970) Bust of a Peulh woman, 1930 Fine Swedish granite H 65.5 x W 43 x D 30.5 cm Signed ‘EMILE MONIER’, dated ‘1930’ and titled ‘KOUMBO’ Unique piece Provenance: private collection, France Exhibitions: Société coloniale des artistes français, 1930, n° 101; Office privée des colonies, 34 rue Pasquier, Paris 8th arrondissement, until 19 December 1930
