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Alexandre Roubtzoff
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexandre Roubtzoff
- Nature morte aux poignards, plateau et masques
- Signé et situé en bas à droite A Roubtzoff Tunis
- Huile sur carton
- 40,5 x 33 cm ; 16 by 13 in
Condition
Very good overall condition.
Few minor repaints on the left.
"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
Lauréat de l'Académie des Beaux-Arts de Saint Pétersbourg (six fois grand prix) et proche de la cour impériale des Romanov, il se consacre à la peinture d'intérieur jusqu'en 1914. Il arrive à Tunis le 1er avril 1914 et découvre une ville d'une blancheur immaculée. L'artiste est immédiatement séduit par la lumière qui baigne cette ville dont il n'aura de cesse de traduire les effets. Dès son arrivée, les sujets orientalistes envahissent sa production. A la différence des premiers orientalistes qui ne faisaient, bien souvent, qu'une brève incursion en terre orientale, se cantonnant au littoral, Roubtzoff cherche à pénétrer plus à l'intérieur des terres, poussant son exploration jusqu'au Sud du pays, dans des régions reculées, voire oubliées. Il s'intéresse particulièrement à la vie quotidienne de ces populations et se concentre sur les femmes et la vie domestique. Il peint également quelques natures mortes.