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Maître Christophe LUCIEN
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ÉTIENNE ALPHONSE DINET (1861–1929)
A wineskin
Black pencil d…
See original version (French)
108
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ÉTIENNE ALPHONSE DINET (1861–1929)
A wineskin
Black pencil d…
See original version (French)
Estimate €80 - €120
Voluntary lot
Description
ÉTIENNE
ALPHONSE
DINET (1861–1929)
A wineskin
Black pencil drawing,
signed with the
initials in the bottom
left-hand corner
Height: 24.5 cm;
Width: 15.5 cm
Stains and creases.
Sliman ben Ibrahim
On the back, two typewritten labels
indicate: donated by Hadj Sliman Ben Ibrahim to
the Society of Friends of Dinet – Drawing from
the Album given by Dinet to Sliman ben
Ibrahim*
*Sliman ben Ibrahim (1870–1923), originally
from Bou Saâda, played a decisive role
in Étienne
Dinet. A scholar and connoisseur of
Arab-Muslim traditions, he was not only one
of his favourite models, but also his collaborator
and cultural mediator.
Through his erudition and daily presence,
Sliman enabled Dinet to deepen his
understanding of Algerian society,
distancing him from Orientalist stereotypes to
move towards a more intimate and lived experience. He
also contributed to the production of several
works illustrated by the painter, contributing to
the texts and their contextualisation.
The relationship between the two men eventually
took on a spiritual dimension: when Dinet
converted to Islam in 1913, Sliman played a
crucial role in this commitment. Their friendship,
based on mutual respect, remains one
of the key elements in understanding the uniqueness
and authenticity of Dinet’s work.
Expert. Agnès SEVESTRE-BARBÉ
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About the sale
Modern and Contemporary Art - Design
Auction location
Auction time
06/26/2026 at 1:30 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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