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Attribué à Paul-Emil Jacobs
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Paul-Emil Jacobs
- Ali Pacha et Kira Vassiliki
- Huile sur toile
- 49 x 56,5 cm ; 19 1/4 by 22 1/4 in
Condition
The painting is on its original canvas and appears in good condition. Under UV light a thick green varnish is visible over the surface and some old cracks have been filed in especially in the background. some small filed in cracks in the chest of the woman and in the bear of the man
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
Il s'agit d'une des compositions les plus célèbres de Paul Emil Jacobs. La première version fut exécutée en 1840 à Rome, suite à la commande du roi de Württemberg. Plusieurs versions suivirent ainsi que des gravures.
Le tableau représente Kira Vassiliki, la favorite grecque et chrétienne de Ali Pacha (1789 -1834), gouverneur de Loannina en Grèce, présenté à ses côtés dans le tableau. Son influence sur le souverain permit de sauver la vie de nombreux chrétiens grecs. Ali Pacha était une figure très connue du monde occidental, dont la vie tumultueuse et romanesque inspira Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas et Balzac. De nombreux peintres philhellènes représentèrent l'histoire d'amour entre Kira Vassiliki et Ali Pacha.
Le tableau représente Kira Vassiliki, la favorite grecque et chrétienne de Ali Pacha (1789 -1834), gouverneur de Loannina en Grèce, présenté à ses côtés dans le tableau. Son influence sur le souverain permit de sauver la vie de nombreux chrétiens grecs. Ali Pacha était une figure très connue du monde occidental, dont la vie tumultueuse et romanesque inspira Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas et Balzac. De nombreux peintres philhellènes représentèrent l'histoire d'amour entre Kira Vassiliki et Ali Pacha.