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 Original oil on canvas, first quarter 20^th century, Unknown signature

A mask-like portrait - Belgian (1910's)?

A Fernand Khnopff inspired painting; red, black and green oil on canvas, period framing, probably the original. Size is 23.4 x 27.4 inches (59,5 x 69,5 cm). With the frame 25.6 x 27.4 inches (65 x 75 cm)

An unusual and fascinating image of what seems an androgyne being. The facial features seems hewn out of a block of stone, floating as it were against a deeply green background. 

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Ref # 746    Price: US$ 1490.00    

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 Original charcoal on paper, last quarter 19^th century, signed Luce

Madame Luce as Model  - French (1890's)

A standing nude, the model being without doubt Miss Bouin (see below). A private drawing in the academic genre, delicate and intimate. Estimated 1893-1894. Charcoal on thin paper. Good condition - see below. Under glass in an elegant vintage frame with usual wear and tear. Size is 12.2 x 16.1 inches (31 x 41 cm); with the frame: 16 x 20 inches (40.5 x 51 cm). Signed lower left.

Maximilien Luce (13 March 1858 – 6 February 1941) was a prolific French Neo-impressionist artist, known for his paintings, illustrations, engravings, and graphic art, and also for his anarchist activism. Starting as an engraver, he then concentrated on painting, first as an Impressionist, then as a Pointillist, and finally returning to Impressionism.

Luce aligned with the Neo-impressionists not only in their artistic techniques, but also in their political philosophy of anarchism. On 8 July 1894, Luce, suspected of involvement in the 24 June assassination of President of France Marie Fran ois Sadi Carnot, was arrested and was confined to Mazas Prison. He was released forty two days later, on 17 August, following his acquittal at the Procès des trente. Pissarro, Signac, Cross and the renowned art critic Fénelon supported Luce in his fight against injustice.

In 1893, Luce met Ambroisine ''Simone'' Bouin in Paris. She became his model, companion, common-law wife, and wife. Bouin was usually referred to as ''Madame Luce'', even before their eventual marriage. She was frequently a model for him, appearing in many of his works, often partially or fully nude, other times depicted in scenes such as on a balcony or combing her hair. 

Right : Maximilien Luce - Portrait of Amboise Bouin - about 1905

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                          Original gauche on paper, turn-of the-century, signed Auguste Rodin

Three athletes  - French (about 1900)

Three dynamic nudes, olympic in attitude. Greenish/bluish and 

yellowish gouache, or gouache/watercolor, on paper. Good condition, the paper is a little wrinkled and carries some stains; traces of thumb-tacks at the corners. Under glass in a beautifully colour-assorted vintage framing. Approximate sizes are 11.4 x 16.9 inches (29 x 43 cm); with the frame.17.7 x 21.6 inches (45 x 55 cm)  All three signed lower right.

Auguste Rodin,  was a French illustrator, graphic artist, painter and sculptor of sumptuous bronze and marble figures, considered by some critics to be the greatest portraitist in the history of sculpture.

Exceptionally profilic as draftsman, Auguste Rodin created some 10,000 drawings. It's very rare that these served as studies for projected sculptures or monuments. In fact, his oeuvre as draftsman develops parallel to that of the sculptor.

Right : Auguste Rodin - Les Trois Graces 1882 - Danseuse Cambodgienne 1906

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Original chalk and pastel drawing, last quarter 20^th century, signed Zeîlé Valentina 1993

A standing nude - Lithuainian 1993

A sumptuous nude; red and black chalks and pastel highlights on brown paper, modern framing and glazing. Overall size is 16.9 x 21.8” (43 x 55,5 cm)

This very attractive drawing is by the Riga-born, Paris-living artist Valentina and bears the date 1993. The exposed paper size of the drawing is 11.2 x 15.9" (28,5 x 40,5 cm)

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Ref # 610    Price: US$ 590.00

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A portrait of the controversial film maker Pasolini - Italian or French, 1960's

Oil on painter's cardboard in a simple period frame (original). Size is 10,2 x 11.6 inches (26 x 29,5 cm), with the frame 12.2 x 13.4 inches (31 x 34 cm). 

A breathtaking portrait with great psychological insight, depicting the celebrated Italian filmmaker, theatre writer, poet and painter Pier Paolo Pasolini. The portrait shows Pasolini in his early forties, the time when he became notorious and his productions begun to score success. In radical opposition to the contemporary photographs of him depicted to the right, where he is seen smiling and relaxed, he displays here the brooding countenance and the introverted face that became the mark of his later years. .

A period portrait of astonishing quality, capturing the very essence of the sitter.  Condition: excellent. The paper seal on the backside is broken and someone has presumably examined the edges. The work is an oil sketch with bits of the underdrawing in pencil still visible. The right part has been left unachieved as the artist must have judged the work complete in its present state. Undeciphered signature below right. Meditative philosophical scribblings on the backside in French.

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Ref # 539    Price: US$ 590.00 

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A masterful half body portrait drawing - Norwegian, dated 1886

Black crayon on paper, under glazing in a simple wooden frame. Picture size is 7.5 x 9.3 inches (19 x 23,5 cm), 11.6 x 13.6 inches (29,5 x 34,5 cm) with the frame.

Harriet Backer (1845-1932) was a celebrated painter
of portraits and genre scenes in oil.  To the right:
"Porträtt av Nenna Janson Nagel f. Bacher Lunde
(1892)".

This seems to be a study for a planned work that is

unforunately unknown to us.  

A rare drawing by this nordic master.  Condition: good condition. Some bulging to the paper and a central ply.

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Ref # 508    Price: US$ 750.00  

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Possible self-portrait - Belgian, about 1905

Charcoal and white gouache on white paper; set in a simple, glazed vintage frame. Overall size is 15 x 17.7".

Edouard Thiebaut (1878-1956) is a well listed
and appreciated Brussels painter of intimate genre

portraits. To the right: "Toilette devant le miroir".

This could well be a self-portrait.   

A drawing showing great perfection of technique.  Condition: mint; the matting is somewhat creased and stained but the framing as a whole blends beautifully.

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Sitting nude - 1940-50,  German

Charcoal on paper in a sober but elegant gilt and glazed period frame. Overall size is 14.6 x 20.6".

A superb modernist drawing by this well known and well listed German artist. As comparison, a self-portrait from 1947:
 

A superb and sketchlike  rendering in nonchalant style.  Support: Thin paper with some yellow spotting, glazing, protective board backing and sealing paper. Condition: excellent except one repaired tear at the upper edge.

Signed lower left

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Ref # 419    Price: US$ 890.00             

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A young woman's portrait - German 1920's

Charcoal on heavy greyish paper set in a glazed vintage frame and protected by board backing. Overall size is 11.8 x 15".

A moment of abandon after an intimate moment. The Paris born and in Munich deceased painter Marcel René von Herrfeldt is celebrated for his perpetual ode to sensuality. 

A facial side-portrait of a young lady on her back. Materials: charcoal on thick greyish paper. Period frame. Glazing Condition: excellent

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Ref # 326    Price: US$ 990.00  

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Original vintage oil painting,  third quarter 20^th century, signed Suzanne Taylor 

Woman's side portrait - British 1950's

An oil on thick paper painting, simply stretched within the frame and protected by board backing. Overall size is 17.3 x 20".

Another portrait in the series by the British painter Suzanne Taylor (1910-1962). Incredible technique and expressivity.

A torso frontal portrait of a woman Materials: oil on thick structured paper loosely attached to a board backing. No glazing. Period frame.  Condition: excellent

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Ref # 311    Price: US$ 1,900.00

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Original vintage oil painting,  third quarter 20^th century, signed Suzanne Taylor 

A young woman's portrait II - British 1950's

An oil on thick paper painting, simply stretched within the frame and protected by board backing. Overall size is 20 x 26".

A second study of the same young girl by the British painter Suzanne Taylor (1910-1962). Superbly assorted period framing.

A torso frontal portrait of a young woman Materials: oil on thick structured paper loosely attached to a board backing. No glazing. Heavy and large period frame, partly gilt. Condition: good for its age. There are some plies in the paper and two restorations - see close-up photographs.

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Ref # 310    Price: US$ 2,200.00     

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 Original vintage oil painting,  third quarter 20^th century, signed Suzanne Taylor 

A young man's portrait - British 1950's

An oil on thick paper painting, simply stretched within the frame and protected by board backing. Overall size is 19.5 x 22.8".

A complementary work in our series of portraits by the British painter Suzanne Taylor (1910-1962).

A torso frontal portrait of a young man Materials: oil on thick structured paper loosely attached to a board backing. No glazing. Partly gilt period frame.
Condition: excellent for its age

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Ref # 309    Price: US$ 1,900.00    

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Original vintage oil painting,  third quarter 20^th century, signed Suzanne Taylor 

A young woman's portrait I - British 1950's

An oil on thick paper painting, simply stretched within the frame and protected by board backing. Overall size is 16.5 x 20.0".

Another work in our amazing series of portraits by the British painter Suzanne Taylor (1910-1962). The crude technique gives the image an astonishing depth.

A torso frontal portrait of a young woman Materials: oil on thick structured paper loosely attached to a board backing. No glazing. Polychrome partly gilt period frame.
Condition: excellent for its age

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Ref # 306    Price: US$ 1,900.00       

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Original oil painting,  third quarter 20^th century, signed Suzanne Taylor 

A woman's portrait - British 1950's

An oil on thick paper painting, simply stretched within the frame and protected by board backing. Overall size is 19.7 x 23.6".

One in a small series of superb portraits in our possession by the hand of the British painter Suzanne Taylor (1910-1962), of which we unfortunately know very little. The subtle touch and expressionist sensibility is astonishing. 

A great and insufficently known artist.

A torso frontal portrait of a middle-aged elegant woman Materials: oil on thick structured paper loosely attached to a board backing without glazing. White painted period frame.
Condition: excellent, perfectly preserved and kept.

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Ref # 305    Price: US$ 2,200.00   

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Original charcoal drawing, second quarter 20^th century, monogrammed and dated NR'  18.11.35.

A study of a woman  - French 1930's

A fine vintage nude study, charcoal on paper, modern framing and glazing.
Overall size is 18 x 21”.

This elegant academic drawing dates from 1935 and shows the typical pictorial characteristics of its time. Parisian origin. For commodity the pictures were taken with the glazing off. The exposed paper size of the drawing is 11 x 14.

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Ref # 250    Price: US$ 590.00

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