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Repetto Gallery
Carla Accardi (Trapini 1924-2014 Rome) Carminio su tela grezza, 1997 Vinyl on raw canvas 50 x 70 cm Signed lower right; signed, titled, dated and archive number on the reverse Certificate of authenticity on b/w photograph signed by the artist, n° 18/98 Registered at Studio Accardi, Rome, archive n° 629A Provenance: Soffiantino Arte Contemporanea, Turin; private collection Literature: Germano Celant (edited by), 'Carla Accardi. Catalogo ragionato', (Charta, Milano) 1999, p. 419, n° 1997 62 (B&N), ill.
Klaas Muller
Jan Boeckhorst (Münster 1604-1668 Antwerp) Henri IV at the Battle of Ivry, 17th century Pen and Brown ink, watercolour and gouache, heightened with whith and red wash on paper 20 x 29.1 cm In 1622, Maria de' Medici signed a contract with Rubens for two series of twenty-four paintings. The first series depicted her own life story, the other the heroic deeds of her husband: Henri IV. As was his custom, Rubens worked on this commission together with some of his pupils and assistants. The successful king had been assassinated 12 years earlier whilst riding through Paris in an open carriage. He had brought an end to the fierce civil war between Protestants and Catholics and did not shy away from doing the heavy lifting on the battlefield himself. What was intended to be a tribute to one of France’s bravest leaders turned out to be a damp squib. Due to turmoil at court, the series about the famous battle near Paris remained unfinished. This dynamic and finely worked drawing captures the dramatic moment of the Battle of Ivry (1590), where King Henri IV led his forces to a decisive victory during the French Wars of Religion. Executed in pen and brown ink and enriched with watercolour and gouache, the composition is animated by vigorous movement and strong contrasts of light and shadow. The artist heightens the scene with touches of white and red wash, emphasizing the glint of armour, the energy of the horses, and the intensity of the clash. The central figure of Henri IV, mounted and illuminated, commands the composition, surrounded by swirling troops and fallen adversaries. Ethereal figures above the battlefield introduce a sense of divine favour, a motif often associated with royal propaganda of the period. Despite its relatively intimate scale, the sheet conveys remarkable grandeur and narrative force, making it a compelling example of late 16th‑ to early 17th‑century battle imagery. We are grateful to Stijn Alsteens of the Fondation Custodia for his attribution of the drawing to Jan Boeckhorst.
Spazio Nobile Gallery
Ann Beate Tempelhaug (Norway, Mosjøen, 1954) Like days, nights, years (Som dager, netter, ar), 2024 Stoneware porcelain, glaze 185 x 113 x 18 cm unique piece signed by the artist on the back Certificate of authenticity Literature: Ann Beate Tempelhaug, Nord, Artist Book, Spazio Nobile Editions, Brussels, 2024 Exhibitions: Ann Beate Tempelhaug, Nord, Solo Exhibition, Spazio Nobile, Brussels, 2024; Ann Beate Tempelhaug, I Should Have Not Used Blue, Solo Exhibition, Fondazione Officine Saffi, Milan, 2025; Ann Beate Tempelhaug, Umbra, Solo Exhibition, Kunstnerforbundet, Oslo, 2026
Heutink Ikonen
‘Weep not for Me, Mother’ Russia, middle of the 17th century Egg tempera on gesso on linen-covered wood 31 x 26 cm Provenance: private collection, Belgium; Morsink Ikonen, Amsterdam Among the most moving images of Orthodox art is the icon known as ‘Weep Not for Me, Mother’. Its title is drawn from the liturgy of Holy Saturday, where Christ addresses his grieving mother from the tomb: “Weep not for Me, O Mother... for I shall arise and be glorified…” The icon depicts a moment between the crucifixion and the Resurrection: the profound silence of Holy Saturday. Christ stands or rises from the tomb, whilst the Mother of God tenderly embraces him and mourns for him. The intensity of their encounter lends the image an extraordinary emotional power. Although the scene may remind Western viewers of the Pietà, its spiritual focus is different. Whilst the Pietà centres on the grief of the Blessed Virgin, ‘Weep Not for Me, Mother’ looks forward to Easter and the promise that death does not have the final say.
Heutink Ikonen
Two angels of the Lord Central Russia, ca. 1800 diam. 44 cm Provenance: private collection, Germany This remarkable icon depicts two angels, each holding a ripidion – a ceremonial liturgical fan symbolising the constant presence of the seraphim around the altar, which is used during processions and other solemn occasions in the Eastern liturgy. Given its distinctive shape and subject, it is likely that the icon formed part of a church iconostasis, where it would probably have been positioned to the right of the royal doors, which provided access to the altar area.
Heutink Ikonen
Year Icon (Menologion) Russia, late 19th century Egg tempera on gesso on linen-covered wood 35.5 × 30.5 cm Provenance: private collection, Germany This beautifully painted year icon (menologion) brings together the entire Orthodox liturgical year in a single composition. The twelve months are divided into separate sections, each depicting the saints and feast days commemorated throughout the calendar year. At the centre of the composition is the Anastasis (the Resurrection of Christ), surrounded by scenes relating to the Church’s movable feasts, including the Ascension and Pentecost, as well as scenes from Christ’s Passion. Along the edge are numerous venerated images of the Mother of God - each associated with its own feast day in the church year. This icon stands out for its unusually compact size. Despite its modest dimensions, the painter has succeeded in incorporating an exceptionally extensive iconographic programme without compromising on clarity or refinement. Hundreds of figures, scenes and inscriptions are depicted with remarkable precision and virtuosity. Thanks to its good preservation, even the smallest of details remain clearly visible.
Galerie Raf Van Severen
Jean Brusselmans (Brussels 1884-1953 Dilbeek) Decor for Erwartung, 1936 Mixed media on paper 60 x 90 cm Label at the back; Erwartung; Decor pour 'Erwartung', d’Arnold Schoenberg, 1936; Decor pour le 4e acte Literature: Paul Haesaerts, Jean Brusselmans, 1939, p. 67; Robert L. Delevoy, Jean Brusselmans: CR établi par Mme G. Brys-Schatan, 1972, 421.IV
Galerie Raf Van Severen
Rik Wouters (Mechelen 1882-1916 Amsterdam) Portrait de Rik Wouters, Chemise Blanche, 1912 Oil on canvas mounted on panel 51,5 x 61,5 cm Annotated at the back: Nr 99 Portrait de Rik Wouters par lui même toile collee sur panneau; Mme V: Rik Wouters; Portret van Rik Dhr Mevr. De Carnière Provenance: previous collection of Nel Wouters; Leten collection, Ghent; private collection, Brussels Literature: Roger Avermaete, Rik Wouters, Editions Arcade, Brussels, 1965
Desmet Fine Art
Odoardo Fantacchiotti (Rome 1809 – 1877 Florence) Musidora, Firenze 1859 Inspired by the James Thomson’s poem ‘Summer’, originally published in 1727 Marble H 167,6 x W 49 x D 49 cm Plinth: H 95,3 x D 63 cm (at base) Total height: H 262,9 cm Signed 'Per commis del meritis / ... / Odoardo Fantachiotti / Scolpiva in Firenze / l'anno 1859 Provenance: commissioned by August Belmont (1813-1890) USA; Randall family, Clarendon Court (Newport – USA) Art Loss Register: S00258863 Literature: Ricordi fotografici degli artisti contemporanei in Toscana : ‘La Musidora’(Firenze-1858); V. Lia Bernini, G. Moradei, Odoardo Fantacchiotti scultore (1811-1877): atti delle giornate di studio nel bicentenario della nascita 1811-2011, (Toscana 2021), Volume 227, pp. 37-41 Other verions: 1862, for Baron Belper, Edward Strutt (Israele collection); 1865, for the king of Portugal (Lisbon Palacio Nacional da Ajuda)
Waddington Custot
Barry Flanagan (1941–2009) Large Troubador, 2004 bronze 72 7/8 x 55 1/8 x 44 7/8 in / 185 x 140 x 114 cm (cast 2019) AC2 from an edition of 8 plus 3 ACs stamped with the artist’s monogram, casting date and edition number ‘f-/19 AC 2/3’ and foundry mark PROVENANCE Plubronze Limited (The Estate of Barry Flanagan) EXHIBITED ‘Barry Flanagan: Sculpture 1965–2005’, Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin, in collaboration with Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, 28 June–24 September 2006, catalogue p.160 (repro. in colour) (3/8 exhibited) ‘Barry Flanagan: Sculpture’, Paul Kasmin Gallery, New York, 23 February–31 March 2007 (3/8 exhibited) ‘Barry Flanagan: Sculptures 2001–2008’, Waddington Galleries, London, 30 April–23 May 2008, catalogue no.7 (repro. in colour p.[23]; detail pp.[18–19]) (4/8 exhibited) ‘Beyond Limits’, Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Derbyshire, 7 September–28 October 2012 (AC1/3 exhibited) ‘Barry Flanagan’, IKON, Birmingham, 18 September–24 November 2019 (repro. in colour in catalogue on p.2–3, 5, 88) (another edition exhibited outside) ‘Mayfair Sculpture Trail’, London, 1–31 October 2020, catalogue no.8 (repro. in colour p.41) (AC2/3 exhibited) LITERATURE Paintings, Sculpture and Works on Paper, Waddington Galleries, London, 2004, no.29 (repro. in colour p.63) (1/8 catalogued) Barry Flanagan, Clare Preston (ed.), Jo Melvin, Teresa Gleadowe, Mel Gooding and Bruce McLean, Waddington Custot in association with The Estate of Barry Flanagan, London, 2017 (repro. in colour pl.137)
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
Galerie Alexis Pentcheff
Henri Le Sidaner (1862-1939) La maison sous l'église, neige, Gerberoy, circa 1935 Huile sur toile, signée en bas à gauche, 80 x 66 cm. Provenance : Cédé par Le Sidaner à Henri Martin, été 1935, à l'occasion de la visite d'Henri Martin à Gerberoy Succession Henri Martin Attestation d'inclusion au catalogue raisonné de l'artiste établie par Yann Farinaux-Le Sidaner
Vagabond Antiques
Wall Lights Attributed to Giocondo Albertolli (1742-1839) Milan, Late 18th Century Height: 72cm Width: 45cm Depth: 37cm These elegant gilt-metal wall sconces are attributed to the Milanese architect, designer and ornamentist Giocondo Albertolli, one of the leading figures of Italian Neo-classicism. Their design closely relates to the engraved ornament published in Albertolli's celebrated pattern books, particularly Ornamenti Diversi (Milan, 1782), which played a central role in disseminating the new classical taste throughout Lombardy and Northern Italy. The sconces display many of the motifs associated with Albertolli's ornamental vocabulary, including scrolling acanthus brances, finely fluted candle sockets and radiating drip pans. Their unusually tall proportions and boldly projecting arms give them a distinctly sculptural character, creating a sense of movement and depth rarely encountered in wall lights of the period. The open voluted arms, enriched with naturalistic foliage, closely resemble a number of Albertolli's published designs for girandoles and wall lights. Born in Bedano, near Lugano, Albertolli settled in Milan in 1774 at the invitation of the architect Giuseppe Piermarini. As Professor of Ornament at the Brera Academy he exerted a profound influence on the decorative arts of Northern Italy, providing designs for architecture, furniture, metalwork and interior decoration. His published engravings became an important source for craftsmen working in the Neoclassical style throughout the late eighteenth century. The present sconces are attributed to Giocondo Albertolli and were almost certainly produced by craftsmen working within the circle of artists and decorators associated with him in late eighteenth century Milan. Their refined design and high quality of execution reflect the sophisticated decorative arts tradition that flourished in Lombardy during the Neoclassical period. Height: 72cm Width: 45cm Depth: 37cm
Gallery Sofie Van de Velde
Jacques Lipchitz Sitting figure, 1915 Signed 'JLipchitz' and numbered 2/7 (on base) Bronze H.: 870 mm Provenance: Estate of the artist; Acquired from the abovementioned in 1989 by current owner Exhibition: Musée des Années 30, "Lipchitz, Les Années Françaises de 1910 à 1940", 2005-2006, nr. 10, p. 16-17, ill. in colour
Galerie Nicolas Bourriaud
BUGATTI Rembrandt (1884–1916) Small Elephant at Rest (1912) Bronze with a nuanced brown patina, signed ‘R. Bugatti’ Cast by Hébrard, numbered ‘11’, bears the mark ‘CIRE PERDUE A.A. HEBRARD’. H. 20.3 x W. 20.5 x D. 12.5 cm Circa 1923 Only twenty examples have been recorded to date. A certificate by Véronique Fromanger will be provided to the buyer Provenance: Cahier Hébrard inv. no. 3717, formerly in the collection of the Countess de V, Toulouse, acquired in 1923 or 1924; private collection, Marseille Bibliography: Véronique Fromanger, "Rembrandt Bugatti, Sculptor: A Monographic Catalogue: A Meteoric Career", Paris, Les éditions de l’Amateur, 2016, model listed under no. 300, p. 364.
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
Galerie von Vertes
Andy Warhol (Pittsburgh 1928-1987 New York) Patty Raynes and son, 1985 Acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas 102 a 102 cm Signed on the reverse and dated 'Andy Warhol 85' Provenance: Patty Raynes, USA (1985 directly acquired from the artist); private collection, USA (2022 acquired from the above) In 1985, Patty Raynes commissioned two works, this one with a yellow background and a second one with a white background. ‘Patty Raynes and Son’ from 1985 is one of a series of portraits in which Warhol no longer exclusively depicted global celebrities, but increasingly portrayed members of his social environment - individuals whose social position exerted a symbolic aura, even if they remained outside the pop-cultural canon. Patty Raynes came from a respected family of American industrialists, socialite and daughter of oil tycoon Marvin Davis, a fact that inevitably lends the work the character of a status portrait. Warhol, who was always concerned with the relationship between appearance and identity, addresses the portrait here as an expression of social affiliation. The subject, the depiction of a mother and child, is immediately reminiscent of the archetypal motifof the Madonna and Child. Warhol adopts this traditional pictorial form but transforms it into a contemporary icon: the sacred content isdisrupted by the screen-printing technique, giving the scene a cool, distanced character. Patty Haynes and son emerge from this mature period in Warhol’s oeuvre, when the artist extended his repertoire of subjects to include his panoply of famous friends, artists, actors, and socialites. A collection idolizing the who’s who of New York, Warhol intended for the 40 by 40-inch series to be exhibited together in a “Portrait of Society,” a dream eventually realized at the artist’s retrospective Andy Warhol—From A to B and Back Again at the Whitney Museum in New York in 2018.