23rd Nov, 2023 19:00
Contemporary Art & Modern Design
69
Kees van DONGEN (Dutch artist, born 1877 – died 1968)
“Leda with the Swann”
Signed lower left
Watercolor and gouache on paper
31 x 23 cm. (12.20 x 9.05 Inch)
PROVENANCE
Acquired in Paris, 1985 directly from Dolly van Dongen by the present owner. Dolly van Dongen was the daughter of Kees van Dongen, who lived in Paris at that time.
NOTE
With announcement on the back: “Dolly van Dongen, Paris 19/11/85”
BIOGRAPHY
With his emotionally complex paintings of the European upper class, Kees van Dongen helped expand and modernize the previously conventional genre of portraiture. Van Dongen was formatively influenced by his early involvement with Henri Matisse and the Fauves, and would retain a bold sense of color throughout his career. Van Dongen later joined the German artistic group ‘Die Brücke’, working with prominent Expressionist painters as Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Emil Nolde, and Max Pechstein, amongst others, and engaging with themes including Primitivism and existential philosophy.
Sold for €7,800
“Leda with the Swann”
Signed lower left
Watercolor and gouache on paper
31 x 23 cm. (12.20 x 9.05 Inch)
PROVENANCE
Acquired in Paris, 1985 directly from Dolly van Dongen by the present owner. Dolly van Dongen was the daughter of Kees van Dongen, who lived in Paris at that time.
NOTE
With announcement on the back: “Dolly van Dongen, Paris 19/11/85”
BIOGRAPHY
With his emotionally complex paintings of the European upper class, Kees van Dongen helped expand and modernize the previously conventional genre of portraiture. Van Dongen was formatively influenced by his early involvement with Henri Matisse and the Fauves, and would retain a bold sense of color throughout his career. Van Dongen later joined the German artistic group ‘Die Brücke’, working with prominent Expressionist painters as Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Emil Nolde, and Max Pechstein, amongst others, and engaging with themes including Primitivism and existential philosophy.
Auction: Contemporary Art & Modern Design, 23rd Nov, 2023
Hessink's is delighted to introduce the inaugural edition of "Contemporary Living," a groundbreaking sales concept designed specifically for art enthusiasts and collectors. This unique venture seamlessly blends the expertise of three distinct fields: 20th-century Design, Post-War & Contemporary Art, and the Arts of Africa and Asia.
"Contemporary Living" serves as an annual response to the ever-growing demand from a diverse and expanding audience of young collectors and well-informed enthusiasts who seek inspiration to craft their distinctive, visually striking, and modern living spaces. Within this context, our sale showcases a range of remarkable works with estimated values spanning from €300 to €300,000.
In this premier edition, our Contemporary Art & Modern Design auction presents a carefully curated selection of artworks from renowned artists and designers such as Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí, Kees van Dongen, Banksy, Liu Bolin, David Le Fleming, André Lassen, and an impressive collection of furniture designed by Pierre Jeanerette, and Jindrich Halabala.
Viewing
17 till 22 November, from 10:00 till 17:00 hours cet.
