- 69B
Adam Styka
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Adam Styka
- Les amoureux
Signé en bas à gauche Adam Styka
- Huile sur toile
- 80 x 63,5 cm ; 31 1/2 by 25 in
Provenance
Acquis en 1937 par le père de l'actuel propriétaire. Resté depuis dans la famille.
Condition
Original canvas. Good overall condition. Needs cleaning; original frame
"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
Elève de son père, Jean Styka et de son frère Tadé, Adam étudie à Paris dans l'atelier de Fernand Cormon. Il rejoint la légion étrangère pendant la guerre; il voyage en Algérie et au Maroc. Impressionné par la lumière d'Afrique du Nord, il va se consacrer à peindre les paysages et les habitants du Maghreb avec une grande luminosité et des couleurs très fortes et contrastées. Il privilégie l'utilisation de deux couleurs, le bleu et le roux. L'artiste aime résider dans le sud algérien, surtout l'hiver où les couleurs sont encore plus nettes et vives (cf Elizabeth Cazenave, Les artistes de l'Algérie, Association Abd el Tif, 2001, page 414). Une autre version de ce tableau, de même sujet, mais de couleurs légèrement différentes, est passée en vente à Paris, Hôtel Drouot, 31 mai 2006 (vendu 73 993 euros).