Raffaello Sorbi, Alice Bailly and Lalanne at Piguet Auction House in Geneva 30 June, 1 and 2 July 2020
On 1 July 2020 Piguet Auction House in Geneva will put up works of European artists from the 17-20th centuries as part of their summer sale. The highlights include a “Pigeon” sculpture lamp by François-Xavier Lalanne, a playful genre scene showing the 18th century Tuscany by Raffaello Sorbi (1844-1931), two works by the Swiss avant-garde artist Alice Bailly (1872-1938), “Jeune fille à l'ombrelle sur la terrasse” by the impressionist Henri Baptiste Lebasque (1865-1937), an etude to “Le 10ème de Muharram” by the Italian Orientalist Fausto Zonaro (1854-1929) and a unique discovery of paired paintings by Pierre Louis De la Rive (1753-1817).
- Auction preview: 26, 27 и 28 June 2020, 12:00 – 19:00 (CEST), Piguet-Hôtel des Ventes, 51 Rue Prévost Martin, 1201 Geneva
- Online auction on Piguet.com
- Auction: 30 June, 1 and 2 July 2020, Piguet-Hôtel des Ventes, 51 Rue Prévost Martin, 1201 Geneva (remote participation available)
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François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008). A “Pigeon” sculpture lamp. Bronze, brown patina, opal glass, 22*33*11 cm. More images here. |
The upcoming auction will feature a “Pigeon” sculpture lamp by the legendary François-Xavier Lalanne
Note:
- certificate Artcurial as of 22 April 1992.
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Raffaello Sorbi (1844-1931), “La serenata”. Oil on canvas. Signed. 43,8*69,2 cm. More images here. |
“La serenata” by the Florentine artist Raffaello Sorbi
Provenance:
- Sotheby's 02 April 1998.
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Pierre Louis De la Rive (1753-1817). Paired paintings “Les pendants Watteville”, 1795. Pied du Jura, au-dessus de Trélex (Le matin) et Vue du bas de Tivoli avec pêcheurs, personnages vaches et chien (Le soir). Oil on panel, 55,5x75 cm. More images here. |
Paired paintings “Les pendants Watteville” by Pierre Louis De la Rive from 1795 is an absolutely new discovery on the market
Piguet Auction House express gratitude to Dr. Patrick-André Guerretta for editing the information about the painting.
Provenance:
- acquired from the painter in May 1795 and later in March 1796 by Hans Rudolf von Frisching for his château in Rümligen (Bern). Nicolas Rodolphe de Watteville (descendant).
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Alice Bailly (1872-1938). “Etude pour l'Enfant aux poules”. Oil on canvas. Signed, dated 1913. 41,5*33 cm. More images here. |
The auction will feature two works by the Swiss avant-garde painter Alice Bailly, who was a follower of Dadaism movement, which existed during 1916-1923. Bailly was under the great influence of modernists when she moved to Paris at the age of 32. From fauvism and cubism Bailly’s art gradually transformed into futurism and expressionism when she invented “wool painting”, as she used strands of wool yarns instead of brushes. Her “Etude pour l'Enfant aux poules”
Provenance:
- acquired from the artist, collection of Paul Budry. The painting has been in the collection of one family until now.
Exhibition:
- Alice Bailly, La fête étrange", Lausanne Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts, 7 October 2005 until 8 Januay 2006.
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Alice Bailly (1872-1938), “Berne la Jolie, Mains et visages”. Oil on canvas. Signed, signed on the reverse. 81*65 cm. More images here. |
“Berne la Jolie, Mains et visages” by Alice Bailly
Provenance:
- Charles Zanello (1884-1948) husband of Annette Cingria (sister of the artist Alexandre Cingria), later inherited.
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Henri Baptiste Lebasque (1865-1937), “Jeune fille à l'ombrelle sur la terrasse”. Oil on canvas, signed, 47*55 cm. More images here. |
“Jeune fille à l'ombrelle sur la terrasse” by the French impressionist Henri Baptiste Lebasque
Note:
- included into catalogue raisonné of Denise Bazetoux, Maisons-Lafitte, 29 November 2008.
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Albert André (1869-1954), “Le Verger”, 1902. Oil on canvas, signed, 199,4*99 cm. More images here. |
A two-meter canvas “Le Verger” by the postimpressionist artist Albert André
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Charles George Dufresne (1876-1938), “Le marché aux esclaves”. Oil on canvas, signed. 131*163 cm. More images here. |
“Le marché aux esclaves” by the French artist Charles George Dufresne
Provenance:
- Galerie Brac, Paris, No. 1001; Collection Cattier.
Exposition :
- Palais des Beaux-Arts de Brussels;
- Galerie George Giroux, exposition d'Art français contemporain, 01-16 février 1947, n. 26
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Abraham van Calraet (1642-1722), attribution. “Nature morte aux pêches”. Oil on panel, monogrammed AC. 30*38 cm. More images here. |
“Nature morte aux pêches”, attribution to the Dutch Golden Age painter Abraham van Calraet
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Fausto Zonaro (1854-1929). Etude for “Le 10ème de Muharram”. Oil on canvas, signed. 38,5*67 cm. More images here. |
Etude for “Le 10ème de Muharram” made for the same title celebrated artwork by the Italian Orientalist artist Fausto Zonaro
Piguet Auction House express gratitude to Erol Makzume for authentication of the artwork.
Photos and information: courtesy of the Piguet auction house
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