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Emile Aubry
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Emile Aubry
- Bethsabée
- Signé en bas à gauche Emile Aubry
- Huile sur toile
- 170 x 161 cm ; 67 by 63 1/2 in
Condition
Very good overall condition.
Few repaints scattered over the surface.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Aubry est né en Algérie et sera toute sa vie très attaché à son pays d'origine. Il reçoit le Prix de Rome en 1907 et est élu à l'Académie des Beaux-Arts en 1935. De son éducation il conserve un penchant pour la culture gréco-latine et les sujets bibliques comme le montre notre tableau représentant David et Bethsabée.
"Un soir David se leva de sa couche, et, comme il se promenait sur le toit de la maison royale, il aperçut de là une femme qui se baignait, et qui était très belle. David fit demander qui était cette femme, et on lui dit: n'est-ce pas Bethsabée, fille d'Eliam, femme d'Urie, le Hittite"
Aubry produisit d'autres esquisses sur le même sujet, l'une est reproduite dans le livre de Suzanne Aubry-Casanova, Emile Aubry - Regards de peintre, Nice 1994, page 79.
"Un soir David se leva de sa couche, et, comme il se promenait sur le toit de la maison royale, il aperçut de là une femme qui se baignait, et qui était très belle. David fit demander qui était cette femme, et on lui dit: n'est-ce pas Bethsabée, fille d'Eliam, femme d'Urie, le Hittite"
Aubry produisit d'autres esquisses sur le même sujet, l'une est reproduite dans le livre de Suzanne Aubry-Casanova, Emile Aubry - Regards de peintre, Nice 1994, page 79.