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311 - Eliane BIRABENT (1897–1980). Palmyra, Syria.
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Estimate €60 - €80
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Eliane BIRABENT (1897–1980). Palmyra, Syria. Oil on canvas, signed and titled in the lower left-hand corner. 70 x 100 cm (Canvas warped, soiled) Provenance: the artist’s descendants Eliane Birabent (1897–1980), née Legrois, was born in Algeria and travelled and lived with her husband all over the world, notably in Antwerp. She was a pupil of Octave Guillonnet at the JULIAN studio on Rue de Berry in Paris. She was strongly influenced by Gustave Moreau in her early career. An Orientalist painter, she developed her style towards a colourful lyricism inspired by the light of North Africa and Spain. Mountain landscapes, particularly those of Savoy, also feature prominently in her work.
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About the sale Back-to-School Classic & Design Sale
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Auction time 09/16/2026 at 2:00 PM
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