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Joseph-Pierre-Olivier Coomans
Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Joseph-Pierre-Olivier Coomans
- La joueuse de harpe
- Signé et daté en bas à gauche: Joseph Coomans 1873
- Huile sur panneau
- 44,5 x 65 cm ; 17 1/2 by 25 2/3 in.
Condition
Very dirty, to be cleaned.
Small lacks along the edge of the painting. A scratch on the upper right-hand side.
Under ultraviolet light:
Some repaints along the edge, mainly in the lower left corner.
Fine gilt wood frame, to be restored.
"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
Coomans fut tout d'abord connu comme peintre d'histoire. Il fit plusieurs voyages en Italie, en Grèce et en Crimée. En 1857, lors d'un voyage dans le sud italien, il fut frappé par les ruines de Pompéi et sa manière de peindre évolua radicalement. Il exécuta une série de tableaux de genre et de scènes familières évoquant la vie dans l'Antiquité : Les Premiers Pas, Phryné, Glycère, etc., Notre tableau illustre parfaitement cette inspiration antique de l'artiste et s'apparente aux styles néo-grec et néo-pompéien très à la mode en Europe dans les années 1860.