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Stoppenbach & Delestre
RAOUL DUFY (1858-1941) Nu au papillons, 1930 Watercolour on paper Signed lower left 26 x 51 cm 9 7/8 x 19 7/8 inches Provenance Sale Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 28 February 1951, lot 31 Thence by descent to the previous owner, France Literature F.Guillon-Laffaille, Raoul Dufy, catalogue raisonné des aquarelles, gouaches et pastels, Vol.II, Editions Louis Carré & Cie, Paris, 1982, n°1853 reproduced in black and white
Gallery de Potter d’Indoye
An Empire writing table Jacob Frères, Paris, circa 1796-1803 Mahogany and gilded bronze H 73 x W 86.5 x D 54 cm Stamped JACOB FRÈRES Provenance: Ségoura collection, Paris Literature: Michel Beurdeley, Jacob et son temps, Saint-Rémy-en-l'Eau, 2002, p. 83, illustrated as belonging to the Ségoura collection The rectangular top is supported by four female caryatids in patinated and gilt bronze, modelled as canephorae, their bodies joined by an X-form stretcher. The table bears the stamp JACOB FRÈRES / RUE MESLÉE, used between 1796 and 1803 by the brothers Georges II Jacob (1768-1803) and François-Honoré-Georges Jacob, later known as Jacob-Desmalter (1770-1841). The brothers, sons of the celebrated Parisian menuisier Georges Jacob (1739–1814), took over their father's workshop in 1796 and produced furniture of marked neoclassical character, employing mahogany and richly chased gilt-bronze mounts in response to the developing Directoire and Consular taste.
Galerie des Modernes
Pierre Alechinsky (Brussels, 1927) Signes, 1951 Oil on canvas 19.5 x 30 cm Signed lower right, countrersigned, dated and titled on stretcher A CoBrA-period work executed in May 1951 Certificate of authenticity by Myriam Prévot-Douatte, director of Galerie de France This document bears the following handwritten note by Pierre Alechinsky: 'P. Alechinsky, who would like to be able to borrow this small painting for a forthcoming retrospective' To be included in the Pierre Alechinsky catalogue raisonné, currently in preparation by the artist and Frédéric Charron, under n° 110 Provenance: Galerie de France, Paris; private collection, France
Galerie Raf Van Severen
Elena Laverón (Spain, Ceuta, 1938) Pareja Sentada (Seating Couple), 1975 Cast bronze with dark patina H 170 x W 193 x D 116 cm Edition of 3 + 2 AP Literature: Antonio Abad, 'Elena Laverón, The flight of forms', 1987, p. 168; Juan Ibáñez Plaza (com.), 'de Elena Laverón', Roquetas de Mar (Almería), Ayuntamiento de Roquetas de Mar, 2008, p. 115; Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Telmo de Málaga, Anuario 2016 (n° 16), Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Telmo, 2016, p. 389; Tania Fernández de Toledo, Raya Fayad, Sotheby's France, 'UNESCO: La collection d'art', 2017, p. 431 Reference: in 1993, Pareja Sentada was installed at UNESCO's Bonvin building
Repetto Gallery
Christo (Gabrovo 1935-2020 New York) and Jeanne-Claude (Casablanca 1935-2009 New York) The Pont Neuf, Wrapped (Project for Paris), 1985 Graphite, charcoal pastel, wax crayon, fabric, photograph collage on cardboard mounted on a stretcher 144.5 x 165 cm Upper element: 38 x 165 cm Lower element 106.5 x 165 cm Signed, dated and titled lower on the upper element The artwork’s details have been reviewed and confirmed by the Foundation Christo and Jeanne-Claude Provenance: Michael Cullen, London; Deutsche Bank collection, Frankfurt (acquired from the above in 1985)
Thomas Deprez Fine Arts
Josuë Dupon (Ichtegem 1864-1935 Antwerp) Flandria, 1914 (model), pre-1916 (cast) H 66 x W 71 x D 25 cm Patinated bronze, sand-cast Signed on the base ‘Josuë Dupon’ Titled on the front end of the base ‘FLANDRIA’ Stamped along the backside of the base: 'Fonderie Nationale des Bronzes’. Provenance: anonymous sale, Pictura, Ghent, 5 January 2007; former collection K. D., bought in the sale; thence by descent Exhibition: studio of the artist, March, cf. press, 1914; Exhibition Henry Luyten et Josué Dupon, April 1914; Salon Triennale, Brussels, 1914 as: n° 1001. 'Flandria (plaster)'; Salon Triennale, Antwerp, 1920 as: 'Flandria (bronze)'; Salon Triennale, Ghent, 1922 as: 'Flandria (bronze).' Related documents: A letter from Dupon to art historian and collector Max Rooses, dated to 30 March 1914, discusses the sale of a bronze version for 1,800 francs as a special offer at a reduced price. Rooses passed away some 100 days later on 15 July 1914. (Letterenhuis, Antwerpen, D922) Press: René Sancy 'Flandria chez M. Josué Dupon', in: Le Matin, 25 March 1914, p. 3; René Sancy, 'Exhibition Henry Luyten et Josué Dupon', in: Le Matin, 16 April 1916, p. 7; Arnold Goffin, 'De driejaarlijksche tentoonstelling te Brussel, II Beeldhouw- en penningkunst', in: Onze Kunst; Geïllustreerd maandschrift voor beeldende en decoratieve kunsten, Brussel, 13de jaargang, 1914, p. 103: D. Visu. 'Driejaarlijksche Tentoonstelling (vervolg en slot)', in: Het Handelsblad, 20 July 1920, p. 1; 'Beeldende kunsten: Driejaarlijksche Tentoonstelling', in: Gazette van Antwerpen, 8 August 1920, p. 2; 'Kunstkroniek: 42e Driejaarlijksch Salon te Gent, XVIII', in: Vooruit, 4 August 1922, p. 7; Karel Van de Woestyne, 'Het driejaarlijksch salon te Gent. V.', in: N.R.C., 20 September 1922 Full press articles available on request.
Pauline Janssen
Friedrich Kreuter for Koch Edwardian tiara, circa 1911 Diamond & Ceylon Sapphires Total weight 61.7 gr Set with old cut and rose cut diamonds and faceted sapphires. Estimated centre diamond weight approximately 3.70 carats. Estimated total diamond weight approximately 20.00 carats. Estimated centre sapphire weight approximately 6.50 carats. Estimated total sapphire weight approximately 12.00 carats. The sapphires are of Ceylon origin with no indications of heat treatment. Diamonds are bright & lively. Mounted in platinum. German work by Friedrich Kreuter for Koch. Weight 61.5 gr. Accompanied by a CGL laboratory certificate. Accompanied by the original fitted box.
Willow Gallery
Georges Mathieu (Boulogne-sur-Mer 1921-2012 Boulogne-Billancourt) Forêts attentives, 1989 Alkyd on canvas 147 x 115 cm Signed and inscribed on the reverse Certificate of authenticity issued by Mr. Jean-Marie Cusinberche Provenance: Galerie Guy Pieters, Brussels; private collection, Brussels; private collection, Savoie; sale, Maison R&C, France, 17 July 2021, Lot 93; private collection, Europe
Galerie Alexis Pentcheff
Carved wooden frame, gilded with gold leaf, fitted with its original mercury glass Spain, 17th century Symmetrical decoration featuring four cherubs, stylised scrolls, acanthus leaves and gemstones at the corners Provenance: Amedeo Montanari collection Literature: Amedeo Montanari and Roberto Lodi, Directory of European frales, editions Galleria Roberto Lodi, 2003, repr. n° 641, p. 323
Galerie Alexis Bordes
Constant Montald (Ghent 1862-1944 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert) View of Houses in Spring, 1917 Gouache on paper laid down on cardboard 70 x 88.5 cm Signed and dated lower right 'C. Montald 17' Provenance: private collection, Belgium (acquired at public auction in 1993); private collection, France
Galerie de la Présidence
Geer van Velde (Lisse 1898-1977 Cachan) Composition, circa 1953 Oil on canvas 81 x 100 cm Signed with the initials 'GvV' lower right Signed on the reverse 'G. van Velde' Certificate of authenticity issued by Pierre François Moget This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of Geer van Velde Painted Work currently in preparation by Pierre François Moget, son of Piet Moget, under the n°118 059 Provenance: Michel Guy collection, Paris; private collection, Paris; private collection, France
Grusenmeyer-Woliner
Figure of a winged atlas Gandhara, ancient Greco-Buddhist region Pakistan or Afghanistan, 3rd-4th century Grey schist H 34.3 cm Provenance: Shirley Day, New York, 30 January 1992; collection of Martha Sharp Joukowsky, Rhode Island, USA; Christie’s, Paris, property from the Joukowsky collection (sale), 27 September 2023
Chambre professionnelle belge de la Librairie Ancienne et Moderne (CLAM)
Pieter Bruegel the Elder (Brussels, 1525-1569) (After) The last judgement Engraved in 1558 by Pieter van der Heyden (1530-1584) 22.5 x 29.4 cm Published by Hiëronymus Cock (Antwerp, 1518-1570) References: New Hollstein Dutch first state of two Lex Antiqua, Antiquarian bookseller
Edouard Simoens Gallery
Pierre Alechinsky Le trou du souffleur , 1997 Signed and dated on the back Acryl and ink on paper laid on canvas 146 x 113 cm 57 1/2 x 44 1/2 in Provenance "Pierre Alechinsky: Olie, acryl, aquarel, ets, litho..." Atelier 22, Schilde 2004 Literature/Press Wordt opgenomen in de oeuvrecatalogus in voorbereiding door de heer Frédéric Charron onder nr. 3216
Univers du Bronze
Rembrandt Bugatti (Milan 1884-1916 Paris) Deux antilopes Goudo or 'Deux Amis', circa 1911 Bronze, dark brown patina H 23.1 x L 43.2 x D 11.9 cm Signed 'R. Bugatti' Original cast and edition by 'A.-A. Hébrard cire perdue Paris' (seal and inscribed in the wax 'Fondu en 1925'), engraved '(13)' Edition cast in 1925
Beck & Eggeling International Fine Art
Pablo Picasso (Málaga 1881-1973 Mougins) Femme au fauteuil I (Le manteau polonais), 1949 (16 January) Lithograph on Arches vellum 75.5 x 56.6 cm Signed lower right, numbered lower left, inscribed on the reverse '148, Pablo Picasso, Femme au Fauteuil I' Edition 45/50 (Mourlot, Paris) Provenance: Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft, Kunsthaus, Zurich; private collection, Switzerland (acquired 1954 during the exhibition 'Pablo Picasso im Kunsthaus Zürich', mentioned above); private collection (by descent); Germann Auktionen, Zurich, 25 June 2025, Lot 894; private collection, Berlin Literature: L.G. Buchheim, Pablo Picasso-aus dem graphischen Werk. Abbildungen nach Radierungen und Lithographien, Leipzig 1950, p. 42 (ill. full page b/w ill.); Fernand Mourlot, Picasso. Lithographie II, 1947-1949, Monte Carlo 1950, n° 134, p. 104, (ill. b/w p. 113); Pablo Picasso. Das graphische Werk, exhib. cat. Kunsthaus Zürich, Geneve 1954, n° 362 (not ill.); Fernand Mourlot, Picasso Lithograph, Éditions du livre, Paris 1970, n° 134, p. 109 (ill. b/w); Georges Bloch, Picasso. Catalogue de l'oeuvre gravé et lithographié 1904-1967, vol. I, Bern 1975, n° 586, p. 142 (b/w); Bernd Rau, Pablo Picasso. Die Lithographien, Stuttgart 1988, n° 386, p. 241 (ill. b/w); Ulrike Gauss (ed.), Pablo Picasso. Die Lithographie, Ostfldern-Ruit 2000, n° 413/134, p. 146 (ill. full page b/w)
Bernier/Eliades
Martin Margiela (Leuven, 1957) Untitled, 2024 Carpet on canvas on wooden frame 102 x 72 x 6.5 cm Martin Margiela was born in 1957 in Leuven, Belgium. After attending the Sint-Lukas Kunsthumaniora art school in Hasselt, he entered the fashion department of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp in 1977. In 1988, he founded Maison Martin Margiela. Right after the twentieth anniversary of his eponymous brand in 2009, Martin Margiela decided to leave the fashion world. Ever since, he has devoted himself exclusively to the visual arts. Solo Exhibitions 2024 Martin Margiela, Gallery Bernier/Eliades Brussels, Martin Margiela, Gallery Bernier/Eliades Athens 2022 Martin Margiela, Lotte Museum, Lotte Museum of Art, Seoul, The Republic of Korea Martin Margiela, M WOODS Hutong, Beijing, China Martin Margiela: Self-Portraits Eenwerk, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 2021 Martin Margiela, Lafayette Anticipations, Paris, France Group Exhibitions 2025 Fashion & Interiors. A Gendered Affair., MOMu, Antwerp, Belgium 2024 The City Collection Antwerp: In/Sight, M HKA, Antwerp, Belgium 2023 Echo. Wrapped in Memory, MoMu, Antwerp, Belgium No Angels, Wilhelm Hallen, Berlin, Germany Man Ray en mode, MoMu, Antwerp, Belgium 2022 40 Years Zeno X Gallery – the two-thousands , Zeno X Gallery Antwerp South, Antwerp, Belgium 2019 L’homme qui marche / Verkorperung des sperrigen, Kunsthalle Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany Projects 2024 “Blinds” Permanent Public Artwork, Antwerp Public Art Collection, Antwerp, Belgium
Snackers Antiques & Fine Art
Louis Philippe mantel clock Paris, circa 1835 Produced by the clockmaker Douyon Partially fire-gilt and partially patinated bronze H 70 x W 75.5 x D 27 cm The goddess Victoria is depicted seated on a cushion, leaning against the clock and holding a laurel wreath. At her feet lie a caduceus and an anchor. Beneath the clock are ears of corn and fruit. The ears of corn and fruit signify abundance; the anchor symbolises fidelity; and the laurel wreath represents victory.