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156 - Eliane BIRABENT (1897–1980), signed under her married name, …
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Estimate €150 - €200
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Description
Eliane BIRABENT (1897–1980), signed under her married name, Eliane LEGROIS. A woman seated at her kitchen window polishing her copperware, Antwerp. Oil on canvas, signed lower left. 85 x 69 cm (Small marks and a loss of paint) Provenance: the artist’s descendants Eliane Birabent (1897–1980), née Legrois, was born in Algeria and travelled and lived with her husband around the world, notably in Antwerp. She was a pupil of Octave Guillonnet at the Atelier Julian on Rue de Berry in Paris. She was strongly influenced by Gustave Moreau in her early career. An Orientalist painter, she developed her work towards a colourful lyricism inspired by the light of North Africa and Spain. Mountain landscapes, particularly those of the Savoie region, also feature prominently in her work.
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About the sale PRESTIGIOUS SALE – FURNITURE & WORKS OF ART
Auction location
Auction time 09/30/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits:
Elodie BROSSETTE
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