- 44
Isaac Israels
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- Isaac Israels
- Sophie de Vries in an elegant dress
- signed l.l.
- oil on canvas
- 60,5 by 23,5 cm.
Condition
Original canvas. Would benefit from cleaning. In perfect condition.
"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
Born on 3 September 1879 in Niedermarsberg, Germany, Sophie de Vries-nee Dalberg, led an interesting life moving in the artistic circles of The Netherlands.
She first married tradesman Samuel de Vries, who hailed from Rotterdam and moved with him to The Hague where they had three children. The couple led an active social life, enjoying the company of good friends such as Kees van Dongen.
In the 1920's, against all the usual conventions, Sophie chose to divorce her husband and moved with her children to the house of her lover, Isaac Israels.
Although Isaac Israels and Sophie never married, they enjoyed an affair that lasted until Sophie's death in 1931.
The glamourous couple were visitors at the family home of the present owner of lots 42-44, who remembers as a child being impressed by her always elegant aunt Sophie de Vries.
She also remembers Isaac Israels' extremely flattering request for her to become one of his apprentices if she was still interested in art when she came of age.
She first married tradesman Samuel de Vries, who hailed from Rotterdam and moved with him to The Hague where they had three children. The couple led an active social life, enjoying the company of good friends such as Kees van Dongen.
In the 1920's, against all the usual conventions, Sophie chose to divorce her husband and moved with her children to the house of her lover, Isaac Israels.
Although Isaac Israels and Sophie never married, they enjoyed an affair that lasted until Sophie's death in 1931.
The glamourous couple were visitors at the family home of the present owner of lots 42-44, who remembers as a child being impressed by her always elegant aunt Sophie de Vries.
She also remembers Isaac Israels' extremely flattering request for her to become one of his apprentices if she was still interested in art when she came of age.