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Jules Pierre van Biesbroeck
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Jules Pierre van Biesbroeck
- Le berceau
- Signé en bas à droite fecit van Biesbroeck
- Huile sur panneau
- 85,5 x 40 cm ; 33 2/3 by 15 3/4 in
Literature
Elisabeth Cazenave, Les artistes de l'Algérie, dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs, graveurs, 1830 - 1962, Editions de l'Onde, 2010, p.424, repr.
Condition
In an orientalist frame.
One small scrath on the eye of the standing woman, visible on the catalogue.
Some retouchings in the face of the child standing.
One small restored crack in the wood (5cm) goes from the head of the baby to the chest of the child.
Good overall 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
Van Biesbroeck découvre l'Algérie en 1926. Il prend un atelier à Alger, La Volière, dans lequel il peint des oeuvres décrivant essentiellement les habitants du sud du pays, en particulier les Bou Saadiens. C'est en effet le sud de l'Algérie qui l'inspire et dont il aime noter sur le vif la vie quotidienne des habitants.
Dans le Berceau, il montre sa maîtrise des couleurs riches et contrastées utilisées pour transmettre la beauté singulière et la sensualité des femmes algériennes.