Andrée Karpelès Sold at Auction Prices

Früchtemaler, Porträtmaler, Still life painter, Landscape painter, Illustrator, Portrait painter

See Artist Details

0 Lots

Sort By:

Categories

Auction Date

Seller

Seller Location

Price Range

to
  • Andrée Karpelès (1885-1956)
    Apr. 11, 2026

    Andrée Karpelès (1885-1956)

    Est: €1,900 - €2,300

    BATEAU-TOMBEREAU 1910–1920 Oil on canvas, 33.5×46 cm (50×62 cm). Signed lower left "A. Karpelès". Excellent gallery condition, authentic period craquelure. Mounted in the original wooden frame with a fine patina that corresponds in colour with the palette of the work. The work is a representative and highly attractive collector`s example of the oeuvre of the French painter and graphic artist Andrée Karpelès. The artist, who spent her childhood in Calcutta, masterfully combines in this work her European painterly training with a deep inner fascination with Indian culture and landscape. The subject is a traditional cargo boat (tombereau) on a calm water surface, probably in the Kashmir region, as confirmed by the monumental silhouette of mountains in the background. Stylistically, this is a mature position of Post-Impressionist Realism with elements of Symbolism. Karpelès here renounces fine descriptive detail in favour of a generous composition and solid volumes. The handling of colour valeurs is fascinating – the artist uses a narrow range of earthy ochres, muted greens, and silvery tones that evoke in the viewer a sensation of absolute calm and contemplation. The reflection of the boat on the water surface lends the scene a vertical order and underscores its almost meditative character. The work is not a mere travelogue record but a perceptive interpretation of the Indian "spirit of place" (genius loci). It is precisely this ability to synthesise the Western formal language and Eastern spirituality that makes Andrée Karpelès one of the most interesting figures of the Paris School (École de Paris) at the beginning of the 20th century.

    Auction House Zezula
  • Andree Karpeles (French, b. 1885) Landscape
    Dec. 05, 2016

    Andree Karpeles (French, b. 1885) Landscape

    Est: $200 - $300

    Andree Karpeles (French, b. 1885) Landscape with Houses, oil painting on canvas, signed. Size: 25" x 31", 64 x 79 cm (stretcher).

    Material Culture
  • ANDREE KARPELES (b.1885, French)
    Jun. 08, 2014

    ANDREE KARPELES (b.1885, French)

    Est: $400 - $600

    "Houses on a River" oil on canvas, 25" x 31", signed lower left From the Cloverbrook Estate

    Black Rock Galleries
  • ANDREE KARPELES (b.1885- France)
    Jun. 08, 2014

    ANDREE KARPELES (b.1885- France)

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    "Snake Charmer", oil on canvas, 32" x 39 1/2", signed upper right From the Cloverbrook Estate

    Black Rock Galleries
  • ANDREE KARPELES (1885-, French)
    Mar. 17, 2013

    ANDREE KARPELES (1885-, French)

    Est: $400 - $600

    "Houses on a River" oil on canvas, 25" x 31", signed lower left

    Black Rock Galleries
  • ANDREE KARPELES (b.1885- France)
    Mar. 17, 2013

    ANDREE KARPELES (b.1885- France)

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    "Snake Charmer", oil on canvas, 32" x 39 1/2", signed upper right

    Black Rock Galleries
  • ANDREE KARPELES (FRENCH, b. 1885)
    Feb. 10, 2008

    ANDREE KARPELES (FRENCH, b. 1885)

    Est: $1,800 - $2,200

    Oil on canvas. Mountain lake with cabins. Signed lower left. 25 x 31." From a private collection.

    Stamford Auction
Lots Per Page:

Popular Artists

Devices

Get Invaluable on Your Phone

Download the app via text link to get instantly notified if you’re outbid and receive auction reminders so you never miss out!

Bid On-the-Go!

Download the Invaluable app and never miss an auction from your iOS or Android device.

App Store badgeGoogle Play badge
Invaluable Logo

As the world's leading online auction marketplace, thousands of auction houses use Invaluable to deepen relationships with millions of clients around the world. Stay connected to the things you love with curated items and auctions sent to your inbox.

You can unsubscribe at any time. View ourPrivacy Policy.

© 1986-2026 Invaluable, LLC. and participating auction houses. All Rights Reserved.

TermsSubscription AgreementPrivacy PolicyCopyrightGDPR InfoPrivacy ChoiceYour Privacy ChoicesSite Map