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Guillaume-Charles Brun Montpellier 1825 - Paris 1908
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Guillaume-Charles Brun
- La diseuse de bonne aventure
- Signé et daté en bas à droite Cles Brun 189 ?
- Huile sur toile, sans cadre
- 38 x 46.5 cm ; 15 by 1/3 18 1/3 in ;
Condition
Good overall condition. Slightly darker than reproduction. Slightly used in places. Tiny lack upper right visible on image. Few minor repaints scattered over the surface.
"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
Charles Guillaume Brun s'inscrit en 1847 aux Beaux Arts de Paris, chez Picot puis chez Cabanel. Sa participation au Salon de Paris débute en 1851 avec des sujets de genre, mais dès 1853 il envoie principalement des scènes algériennes, souvent faites à Constantine, toujours d'une grande rigueur architecturale et très contrastées dans les effets d'éclairage. Il aime utiliser divers tons de gris d'une grande délicatesse.
Charles Brun a exposé au Salon des Artistes Français à Paris, dans les années 1890, deux tableaux sur le thème de la diseuse de bonne aventure. L'un en 1896, n°327 Guezzana (diseuse de bonne aventure arabe), souvenir de Constantine; l'autre en 1897, n°267 la bonne aventure par les grains de blé, intérieur mauresque, souvenir de Constantine (Algérie). Notre tableau est probablement l'un d'eux.
Charles Brun a exposé au Salon des Artistes Français à Paris, dans les années 1890, deux tableaux sur le thème de la diseuse de bonne aventure. L'un en 1896, n°327 Guezzana (diseuse de bonne aventure arabe), souvenir de Constantine; l'autre en 1897, n°267 la bonne aventure par les grains de blé, intérieur mauresque, souvenir de Constantine (Algérie). Notre tableau est probablement l'un d'eux.