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FERNAND KHNOPFF | Head of a Young woman
估價
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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描述
- Fernand Khnopff
- Head of a Young woman
- Signed lower right Fernand / Khnopff
- Pastel and pencil on paper
- Diam. 19,5 cm ; Diam. 7 5/8 in.
來源
Collection Marguerite Freson-Khnopff, Liege;
Collection Thibaut de Maisières, Seneffe;
Collection Paul Haesaerts, Brussels;
Collection Marcel Mabille
By descent to the present owner
Collection Thibaut de Maisières, Seneffe;
Collection Paul Haesaerts, Brussels;
Collection Marcel Mabille
By descent to the present owner
出版
R. Delevoy, C. De Croës, G. Ollinger-Zinque, Fernand Khnopff. Catalogue de l'oeuvre, Brussels, 1987, n° 360, reproduced p.326.
Condition
- The drawing is on a round paper, of blue-beige color which has slightly yellowed. The original color is visible on the edges. Several rednesses epapillate on the surface (see on the picture) the picture is slightly pale.- 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."
拍品資料及來源
Women's faces are very present in Khnopff's oeuvre. They appear mysterious, eerie, faraway and appealing at the same time. Painter of the inner nature, Khnopff stands aloof from his model and yet manages to bring up what is most profound in her. The artist elaborates a type of contemplative and meditative woman with a beautiful and pure face, borrowing the finest features from different models to create a composite image of ideal beauty.
This drawing, executed around 1900, is typical of the way Khnopff represents women in the 1890s. Using a close-up framing, he focuses on the face, and removes the hair and all the insignificant details. However, the woman seems faraway, with her introspective look, absorbed in her dream.
The circular nature of our drawing brings to mind the discs, bubbles and mirrors that inhabit Khnopff's compositions. The circle might symbolize destiny as well as a form of perfection, or even self-reflection, denying the very idea of exteriority.
This drawing, executed around 1900, is typical of the way Khnopff represents women in the 1890s. Using a close-up framing, he focuses on the face, and removes the hair and all the insignificant details. However, the woman seems faraway, with her introspective look, absorbed in her dream.
The circular nature of our drawing brings to mind the discs, bubbles and mirrors that inhabit Khnopff's compositions. The circle might symbolize destiny as well as a form of perfection, or even self-reflection, denying the very idea of exteriority.