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693 - Circle of Jean Portaels – Orientalist scene / Belgian school…
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Estimate €2,500 - €5,000
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Circle of Jean Portaels – Orientalist scene / Belgian school, mid-19th century Oil on canvas. An allegorical pictorial sketch, probably conceived as a preparatory study for a decorative or larger-scale project. The composition is rendered with loose and dynamic brushstrokes, prioritising spatial organisation and the movement of the figures over the final finish. The warm colour palette, dominated by ochres, reds and muted blues, reflects the Italianate influences characteristic of Jean Portaels’ artistic milieu. The work belongs to the 19th-century Belgian academic tradition and bears witness to the creative and experimental process typical of preliminary studies for monumental or architectural compositions. Lot held in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export licence from the country of origin may be required.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM
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