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Auguste Serrure
Portrait of a lady.
Late 19th Century

Name: Portrait of a lady.
Brand: Auguste Serrure
Rating: 5 (6 reviews)

$2,042.39

£1,500

€1,829.19

CA$2,900.14

A$2,969.36

CHF 1,686.51

MX$37,974.13

NOK 19,400.47

SEK 20,159.66

DKK 13,673.40

About the Item

Auguste Serrure 1825 - 1903, was a Flemish born painter. The description of his birthplace is generally described as Belgium, however the Flemish nationality became Belgian in 1830 after the Revolution. Serrure painted genre interior subjects in a familiar 18th and 19th Century manner, he apprenticed under the Dutch painter Braekeleer and soon became known for his interior Dutch everyday life scenes generally among the wealthier classes. His depictions display a calm collected emotion of the scene, he exhibited in 1861 in Antwerp he also exhibited in Brussels and London, his works presented themselves as a charming event of quietude. He was a very private individual whose biography is somewhat obscure, however he died in Brussels where a large contingent of painters chose to live and was known well enough in those circles of artists. This painting is oil on mahogany panel, which in itself is a wealthy painter's board and consequently this picture would have been sold to a very well to do client, the subject shows a comfortably attired lady examining a broach or miniature, it is a prime example of the leisured classes pastime. The painting is signed and dates between 1890 and 1903. I have included another biography of this elusive painter. While records often cite Auguste Serrure (1825–1903) as a Belgian modern master, his significant presence in French collections and exhibitions has led to his frequent association with the 19th-century French genre painting tradition. Auguste Serrure (1825–1903) A meticulously detailed painter of historical genre scenes, Serrure is celebrated for his "gallant staging" and vivid depictions of high society during the 17th and 18th centuries. His work exemplifies the late 19th-century fascination with the Ancien Régime, characterized by a technical mastery of texture—particularly in the rendering of silks, jewels, and opulent interiors. Academic Foundations: Born in Antwerp, Serrure was a graduate of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied under Ferdinand de Braekeleer, Gustave Wappers, and Mathieu Ignace van Brée. This rigorous training instilled a realistic foundation that he later applied to his romanticized historical narratives. Artistic Style and Influence: His style is often compared to French masters Alfred Stevens and Charles Baugniet for its "quiet sensation" and focus on wealthy, domestic life. He specialized in historical genre paintings that reproduced the customs of the 18th-century "gallant century" with anecdotal precision. Exhibition History: Serrure was a regular at the Brussels and Antwerp Salons, receiving a prize at the latter in 1861. He achieved international reach with exhibitions in London (1874) and notably in Paris (1874 and 1876), cementing his legacy within the French academic tradition. Major Works and Collections: His iconic pieces include The Kiss, At the Auction (which reached a record price at Sotheby's), and The Musical Chord. Today, his works are preserved in premier global institutions, including: Paris: Musée d'Orsay. Nantes: Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes. Brussels: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. Philadelphia: Philadelphia Museum of Art. Serrure remains a "secret artist" whose personal life is little known, yet his enduring appeal lies in his ability to transport viewers into an idealized, opulent past through a lens of 19th-century realism.

Creator:
Auguste Serrure (1825 - 1903, Belgian)
Creation Year:
Late 19th Century
Dimensions:
Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Medium:
Oil,Panel
Period:
Late 19th Century
Condition:
The picture is in a sound condition and may benefit from a light clean. But we have chosen to leave it in the original order as it was found.
Gallery Location:
Douglas, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: No. 2761stDibs: LU2373216740682

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