23rd Nov, 2023 19:00
Contemporary Art & Modern Design
70
Gerard Hordijk (Dutch artist, born 1899 - died 1958)
“Nude drawing” (c.1928)
Signed lower right
Pencil and brown chalk on paper
(Framed and behing glass)
49 x 32 cm. (19.3 x 12.6 Inch)
NOTE
This lot comes together with an original photograph made in 1928, the time that Hordijk lives together with his good friend and famous painter Piet Mondriaan, one of the founders of the movement “De Stijl”.
BIOGRAPHY
Gerard Hordijk was born in The Hague in 1899 and died in Amsterdam in 1958). This almost forgotten Dutch artist differed greatly in style, subjects and views from the painters who joined this famous art movement at the time, the so-called “De Stijl”. But there is a link between Hordijk and “De Stijl”. In 1927, when Hordijk was in Paris, he lived together with the famous artist Piet Mondriaan (who was one of the founders of “De Stijl”, in the studio complex on the Rue du Départ in Paris. In that year he made a portrait of Piet Mondrian. The two painters became close and lifelong friendship. Despite years of friendship with Piet Mondriaan, abstract stylistic features have never taken hold of Gerard Hordijk's painting. His work remained figurative throughout his career. He was not interested in innovating painting, which was the goal of his friend Piet Mondriaan, but he 'merely' wanted to capture the reality he admired (people, landscapes, cityscapes) in a personal handwriting and self-chosen color palette. From an art historical perspective, Gerard Hordijk always stood in the shadow of his neighbour and good friend Piet Mondriaan and was one of those artist friends who ensured that this great avant-gardist Piet Mondriaan could earn a living.
Sold for €390
“Nude drawing” (c.1928)
Signed lower right
Pencil and brown chalk on paper
(Framed and behing glass)
49 x 32 cm. (19.3 x 12.6 Inch)
NOTE
This lot comes together with an original photograph made in 1928, the time that Hordijk lives together with his good friend and famous painter Piet Mondriaan, one of the founders of the movement “De Stijl”.
BIOGRAPHY
Gerard Hordijk was born in The Hague in 1899 and died in Amsterdam in 1958). This almost forgotten Dutch artist differed greatly in style, subjects and views from the painters who joined this famous art movement at the time, the so-called “De Stijl”. But there is a link between Hordijk and “De Stijl”. In 1927, when Hordijk was in Paris, he lived together with the famous artist Piet Mondriaan (who was one of the founders of “De Stijl”, in the studio complex on the Rue du Départ in Paris. In that year he made a portrait of Piet Mondrian. The two painters became close and lifelong friendship. Despite years of friendship with Piet Mondriaan, abstract stylistic features have never taken hold of Gerard Hordijk's painting. His work remained figurative throughout his career. He was not interested in innovating painting, which was the goal of his friend Piet Mondriaan, but he 'merely' wanted to capture the reality he admired (people, landscapes, cityscapes) in a personal handwriting and self-chosen color palette. From an art historical perspective, Gerard Hordijk always stood in the shadow of his neighbour and good friend Piet Mondriaan and was one of those artist friends who ensured that this great avant-gardist Piet Mondriaan could earn a living.
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.
