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René-Charles-Edmond His
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- René-Charles-Edmond His
- Les gorges d'El Kantara près de Biskra
- Signé et daté en bas à gauche E.René-His 1901 et situé en arabe en bas à gauche El Kantara
- Huile sur toile, sans cadre
- 238 x 335 cm ; 93 3/4 by 132 in
Condition
This is an extremely decorative and power wall painting.
The colours are softer and less contrasting than in the catalogue illustration.
This work had been roll up for several years which has caused a number of losses and crackles in the pitcural layer. It has been restored, and there are a number of repaints and retouches mainly in the sky, the river and the background, visible under UV light.
"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 Léon Tanzi, de Jules Lefèvre et de Tony Robert-Fleury, His voyagea en Algérie, vivant et travaillant surtout dans le Constantinois. Selon d’anciens habitants de la région, ses tableaux ornaient des salles municipales à Constantine et le musée exposait plusieurs de ses œuvres. Ses toiles, souvent de grand format, chasseurs ou nomades des Hauts Plateaux , scènes d’oasis autour de Biskra, sont peintes avec audace et vigueur ; elles montrent avec exactitude la vie et les coutumes des nomades. L’intensité lumineuse qui baigne ses tableaux et les contrastes de couleur reflètent l’ardeur solaire algérienne (cf. Marion Vidal-Bué, L’Algérie des Peintres, 1830-1960, Paris, 2002, p.297).
Sociétaires des Artistes Français à partir de 1900, His exposa au Salon des Artistes Français en 1902 un autre paysage d’Algérie, Matin dans l’oasis, Touggourt.
Sociétaires des Artistes Français à partir de 1900, His exposa au Salon des Artistes Français en 1902 un autre paysage d’Algérie, Matin dans l’oasis, Touggourt.