Orientalist Masterpieces Including an Important Private Collection
Catalogue Information: 24 lots with images
Viewing Notes:
King Street Nov 20
Lot 1: Ferdinand Max Bredt (German, 1868-1921)
Ferdinand Max Bredt (German, 1868-1921) In a courtyard, Tunis signed and dated 'F. M. Bredt./Tunis.' (upper right) oil on canvas 30¾ x 46½ in. (78 x 118 cm.) Painted in Tunis.
Lot 2: Frederick Arthur Bridgman (American, 1847-1928)
Frederick Arthur Bridgman (American, 1847-1928) The Nubian Story Teller in the Harem signed and dated 'F. A. Bridgman. 1875' (lower right); and signed again and inscribed 'Nubian Story Teller in the Harem' (on a label on the reverse)oil on canvas 28 [...more]
Lot 3: Eugène Fromentin (French, 1820-1876)
Eugène Fromentin (French, 1820-1876) Arabes attaqués dans une gorge de montagnes signed 'Eug. Fromentin' (lower left) oil on canvas 65 x 43¼ in. (165 x 110 cm.) Painted in 1876.
Lot 4: Eugène-Victor-Ferdinand Delacroix (French, 1798-1863)
Eugène-Victor-Ferdinand Delacroix (French, 1798-1863) Négresse venant chercher de l'eau signed 'Eug. Delacroix' (lower right) pencil and watercolour on paper 9¼ x 6 7/8 in. (23.5 x 16.4 cm.) Executed in 1832.
Lot 5: Jean-Léon Gérôme (French, 1850-1913)
Jean-Léon Gérôme (French, 1850-1913) Arnaute avec deux chiens whippets signed 'J.L.GEROME' (lower left) oil on panel 13¾ x 9¾ in. (35 x 25 cm.) Painted in 1867.
