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Almine Rech
Farah Atassi (Brussels, 1981) The Shadow, 2026 Oil on canvas 195,3 x 114,3 cm Signed and dated on the back Provenance: artist's studio Exhibitions: Farah Atassi, 'Metamorphosis', 26 June - 31 July 2026, Almine Rech New York 'The Shadow' comes from a recent body of work in which Farah Atassi explored themes of metamorphosis and freedom. The central figure is a chimeric half woman-half flower that appears to flourish before our very eyes. Daphne– the nymph turned into a laurel tree to escape the god Apollo– comes to mind, a representation of transformation and transcendence. In 'The Shadow' the flower woman is organic, yet sculptural, retaining a distinct humanity that the artist has simplified, symbolised. While the composition is dreamlike and ethereal, a bold shadow brings a touch of realism, anchoring the twisting form to the pictorial plane. This work is a painting within a painting, a formal choice that allows Atassi to contrast two distinct realms while also interrogating the metamorphic potential of art. Notes of Magritte’s uncanny, atmospheric beauty emerge as the flower woman in 'The Shadow' is captured in the act of liberating herself from a canvas, striking out into the rosy dawn.
Galerie Berès
Fernand Léger (Argentan 1881-1955 Gif-sur-Yvette) 'Composition pour les Illuminations d'Arthur Rimbaud', 1949 Gouache and ink on paper 33 X 24 cm Monogrammed and dated lower right, F.L.49 Certificate of authenticity by the Comité Fernand Léger Certificate of authenticity by Irus Hansma Provenance: private collection, Paris
Gallery de Potter d’Indoye
An Empire Writing Table, Stamped Jacob Frères A Mahogany and gilded bronze writing table by Jacob Frères, stamped Jacob Freres. Resting on four caryatids of canephorus gilded bronze, they are traced by a spacer in X. The stamp of Jacob Fréres Rue Meslée was used from 1796-1803 during the collaboration of Georges Jacob and his brother François-Honoré-Georges Jacob. Provenance: Colection Ségoura Paris. This reading table is illustrated in the book: Jacob and his Time, by Michel Beurdey, Saint-Rémy-en-l'Eau, 2002, p 83, as belonging to the Ségoura collection. Dimensions: height 73 cm; width 86,5 cm; depth 54 cm 28 3/4 in.; 34 in.; 21 1/4 in
Anthony Short Antiques
An Exceptional 18th-Century George III Period Mahogany 6-Door Breakfront Secretaire Library Bookcase Stamped Gillows of Lancaster A magnificent late 18th-century George III period six-door breakfront library bookcase, in beautifully figured mahogany of exceptional quality. The moulded cornice sits above six astragal-glazed doors enclosing fully adjustable shelves, providing generous and elegant book storage. The lower breakfront centre section is fitted with a superb secretaire drawer, finely veneered and opening to reveal an arrangement of compartments beneath a sliding, tooled leather-inset writing surface, complete with concealed secret compartments. Below are six richly figured mahogany panelled doors, each opening to adjustable shelving, all raised on a moulded plinth base. The central drawer is stamped “Gillows of Lancaster,” as shown in the accompanying photograph. The bookcase displays outstanding colour and patina throughout, and its impressive scale, refined proportions, and the exceptional quality of the timber strongly suggest that it was made as a special commission. The Gillow family were among the most important British cabinetmakers of the 18th and 19th centuries, renowned for their superb craftsmanship, use of the finest woods, and designs that combined elegance with practicality and often ingenious mechanical details. Unusually, the firm operated both from Lancaster and from their London branch (opened in 1770), cementing their reputation and influence at the very forefront of British furniture making. A highly important, showstopping library piece for the serious collector. Height 252cm (99.2in) Width 340cm (133.9in) Depth 64cm (25.2in)
Repetto Gallery
Carla Accardi (Trapini 1924-2014 Rome) Carminio su tela grezza, 1997 Vinyl on raw canvas 50 x 70 cm Signed lower right; signed, titled, dated and archive number on the reverse Certificate of authenticity on b/w photograph signed by the artist, n° 18/98 Registered at Studio Accardi, Rome, archive n° 629A Provenance: Soffiantino Arte Contemporanea, Turin; private collection Literature: Germano Celant (edited by), 'Carla Accardi. Catalogo ragionato', (Charta, Milano) 1999, p. 419, n° 1997 62 (B&N), ill.
Laurent Schaubroeck
José Zanine Caldas (Belmonte 1919-2001 Vitória) Moveis Artisticos Z 2-21 Zeca Armchair, circa 1949 Leather, plywood, hardware H 87 x W 67 x D 77 cm An early 2-21 'Zeca' armchair by José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z. Introduced circa 1949, the 2-21 represents the first edition of the model, before Zanine later adapted the design with Airfoam cushioning and renumbered it 2-24. Its sculptural plywood structure and leather upholstery fully represent Zanine’s pioneering approach to Brazilian modern furniture.
Dei Bardi Art
Saint Peter Circle of Daniel Mauch Upper Rhine, circa 1490 Walnut bust 39,2 x 49,5 x 26 cm (with base) Provenance: private Rhenish collection Literature: Antlitz des Mittelalters Mittelalterliche Bildwerke aus rheinischem Privatbesitz, ed. Reinhard Karrenbrock and Claudia Lichte, with technical studies by Michael Rief and Ulrike Villwock, Rottweil/Aachen, 1999, n° 33, pp. 108–110 Exhibitions: Dominikanerforum, Rottweil, 31 October 1999 – 6 January 2000; Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum, Aachen, 4 March – 21 May 2000
Galerie Boulakia
Georges Mathieu Louis VII épouse Eléonore d'Aquitaine, 1958 oil on canvas 97 x 162 cm 38 3/16 x 63 3/4 in signed bottom left This artwork is referenced among the authentic artworks of the « Archives by Jean-Marie Cusinberche on Georges Mathieu ». An attestation of the « Archives by Jean-Marie Cusinberche on Georges Mathieu » will be provided to the buyer. Provenance Galerie Europe, Paris
Chambre professionnelle belge de la Librairie Ancienne et Moderne (CLAM)
Engraving after Pieter Bruegel de oude (Brussels, 1525-1569) The last judgement Engraved in 1558 by Pieter van der Heyden (1530-1584) 22,5 x 29,4 cm Published by Hiëronymus Cock (Antwerp, 1518-1570) References: New Hollstein Dutch first state of two Lex Antiqua, Antiquarian bookseller
Galerie Uzal
Jean Delville (Louvain, 1867 - Forest, 1953) La Libération 1936 Oil on canvas Signed and dated 188,5 x 240,5 cm (Framed) Exhibition : Bruxelles, Salon de la Société des Beaux-Arts - Salon de Printemps 1936. In a letter addressed to the former owner and dated 1 July 1947, Jean Delville described the work as follows: “Man, in flight, frees himself and escapes towards broader horizons and spaces of freedom, while the forces of evil hold him back in the lower spheres of the world, where the inert mass of beings remains imprisoned by their prejudices, desires, passions and selfishness.”
Anthony Short Antiques
Exceptional and Very Rare 18th-Century George III Thomas Chippendale Period Mahogany Bookcase *English, circa 1770 – all original and highly authentic* An outstanding and extremely rare 18th-century George III period mahogany bookcase, in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, a true statement piece that combines refined architectural design, exceptional craftsmanship and superb, entirely original condition. The upper section is crowned by an impressive broken arch pediment above a finely carved blind fret frieze, giving the bookcase great presence and elegance. Below, a pair of beautifully panelled cupboard doors, retaining their original brass escutcheons, key and fully working lock, open to reveal generous shelving, ideal for books or treasured objects. The lower section is equally distinguished, fitted with two short and three long graduated oak lined drawers, all retaining their original swan neck brass handles. The whole is raised on classic original blocked ogee bracket feet, which, together with the original panelled oak backboards, confirm the authenticity and integrity of this important piece. Made in England circa 1770, this bookcase displays a superb, rich mahogany colour and a warm, mellow patina developed over more than two centuries. The surfaces, proportions and details are all in remarkable original condition, clearly reflecting the skill of the Georgian cabinetmaker and the careful stewardship it has enjoyed throughout its life. Bookcases of this calibre, period and originality are exceptionally scarce on the market. A very fine example of Georgian library furniture in the Chippendale tradition, this piece offers a rare opportunity to acquire a genuinely period, all authentic masterpiece that unites grandeur, elegance and practicality. A superb focal point for a drawing room, library or study, and an ideal choice for any serious collector or refined interior seeking a museum quality statement piece of outstanding 18th-century craftsmanship. Height 197cm (77.6in) Width 108cm (42.5in) Depth 54cm (21.3in)
Galerie Berès
Édouard Vuillard (Cuiseaux 1868-1940 La Baule-Escoublac) La couseuse, 1893 Gouache and watercolour on a lithographic background 19 x 23,8 cm Monogrammed lower left, EV Provenance: Thomas Justice, Dundee; the Lefevre gallery, London Literature: Les peintres graveurs 1890-1900, galerie Berès, Paris, 10 October - 14 December 2002, n° 222; Édouard Vuillard, Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, 18 October 2008 - 25 January 2009, p. 59, n° 13; Vuillard et l'art du Japon, Fondation de l'Hermitage, Lausanne, 23 June - 29 October 2023, p. 60, n° 8
Galerie Oscar De Vos
Frits Van den Berghe (Gent 1883 - 1939) The companions 1932 Oil on canvas 150 x 130 cm Signed lower right: FVBerghe 32 Provenance: Alla en Bénédict Goldschmidt, Brussels Literature: Langui, Frits Van den Berghe en de jongere generatie, in: Kunst-Kultuur, yr.1, 1940, p.4 Van Hecke, Frits Van den Berghe, in: Les Peintres Contemporains, 1948, pp.99-110, cat. 55 Van Hecke, A propos des deux expositions de Frits Van den Berghe, in: Les Arts plastiques, no. 5-6, 1948, pp.240-242, pl.55 Haesaerts, Sint-Martens-Latem. Gezegend oord van de Vlaamse kunst, 1965, no. 689 Langui, Frits Van den Berghe. Catalogue raisonné de son oeuvre peint (Bruxelles: Laconte, 1966), no. 396 Langui, Het Expressionisme in België, 1970, pl. 81, p.128 Hoozee, Tahon-Vanroose & Bown-Taevenier, Frits Van den Berghe, 1983, p. 164 Boyens, Frits Van den Berghe, 1999, pp.161, 233, no. 132 Boyens, Frits Van den Berghe, 1999, p.290, no. 753 Pauwels, Als een fonkelenden spiegel, 2019, pp.296-297 Exhibitions: 1933, Ghent, Frits Van den Berghe en Joseph Cantré, no. 6 1934, Stockholm, Belgisk Konst, no. 204 1934, Oslo, Belgisk kunst - Belgisk utstillung av moderne kunst i Norge ordnet ved L'art contemporain i Antwerpen, no. 204 1937, Moscow & Leningrad, Hedendaagse Belgische Kunst, no. 9 1938, Brussels, Les Compagnons de l'Art, no. 187 1997, Deurle, Deurle: 6 juli 1997 (The Deurle Conversation) 1999, Ostend, Retrospectieve Frits Van den Berghe, no. 132
Willow Gallery
Georges Mathieu (Boulogne-sur-Mer 1921-2012 Boulogne-Billancourt) Forêts attentives, 1989 Alkyd on canvas 147 x 115cm Signed and inscribed on the reverse Provenance: Galerie Guy Pieters, Brussels; private collection, Brussels; private collection, Savoie; sale, Maison R&C, France, 17 July 2021, Lot 93; private collection, Europe This painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Mr. Jean-Marie Cusinberche