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Alfred Stevens Brussels 1823 – 1906 Paris Belgian Painter 'Moonlight on the Sea' Signature: signed lower right and dated 1892 ‘A Stevens 92' Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: image size 81 x 65 cm, frame size 97,5 x 81,5 cm Biography: Alfred Stevens was born in Brussels, into a family deeply connected with the visual arts. His older brother Joseph (1816–1892) and his son Léopold (1866–1935) were both painters, while his other brother Arthur (1825–1899) was an art dealer and critic. His father, a veteran of the Napoleonic wars under the army of William I of the Netherlands, was an art collector with a notable collection of watercolors by Eugène Delacroix and other esteemed artists. Stevens’s upbringing was influenced by the environment of Café de l’Amitié, run by his maternal grandparents in Brussels, which served as a meeting place for prominent figures from the political, literary, and artistic spheres. Following the death of his father in 1837, Stevens left middle school to enroll at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels. There, he came under the tutelage of François Navez, a Neo-Classical painter and former student of Jacques-Louis David, who was both the director of the academy and an old acquaintance of Stevens’s grandfather. Following a traditional curriculum, he initially drew from casts of classical sculptures and later transitioned to drawing from live models. In 1843, Stevens journeyed to Paris to join his already established brother, Joseph. He gained admission to the École des Beaux-Arts, the preeminent art school in Paris, although claims of him being a student of the director, Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, are likely unfounded. One of his early works, The Pardon or Absolution (Hermitage, St. Petersburg), signed and dated 1849, showcased his mastery of a conventional naturalistic style influenced by 17th-century Dutch genre painting. Stevens’s work was first publicly exhibited in 1851, when three of his paintings were featured at the Brussels Salon. He received a third-class medal at the Paris Salon in 1853, followed by a second-class medal at the Universal Exposition in Paris in 1855. His painting Ce qu’on appelle le vagabondage (Musée d’Orsay, Paris) garnered attention from Napoleon III, leading to a change in policy regarding the use of soldiers to remove the poor from the streets. Two other paintings displayed at the Salon in Antwerp in the same year, Chez soi or At Home and The Painter and his Model, introduced subjects from “la vie moderne” that became characteristic of his oeuvre: elegant young women dressed in contemporary fashion and artists in their studios. In 1857, Stevens made his first significant sale to a private collector when Consolation was purchased for a rumored 6,000 francs by the Berlin collector and dealer Ravéné. He and his brother also became part of the artistic milieu in Paris, frequenting salons hosted by Princess Mathilde and popular cafes, where they mingled with the likes of the Goncourt brothers, Théophile Gautier, and Alexandre Dumas. Stevens married Fanny Juliette Albertine Marie Hortense Blanc (1836-1891), a member of a wealthy Belgian family and a long-time acquaintance of the Stevens family, in 1858. The wedding was witnessed by the renowned painter Eugène Delacroix. The couple had four children: Leopold, Jean, Catherine, and Pierre. Stevens depicted his wife in numerous portraits, including Regrets and Memories. After her passing, he expressed enduring grief at her loss. During the 1860s, Stevens rose...

Put your delectable desserts on a pedestal with this gorgeous travertine cake stand from Kiwano. Hand crafted by Turkish artisans, this stylish d...

A wonderful and original collectors example of the large-size rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch. This impressive size and highly decorative design Rhi...

Antique print titled 'De Wester-Kerk van binnen, naar 't Oosten, te zien. This print depicts a church interior in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This print originates from ' Amsterdam, ...

Islamic Landscape Print Mountain of Hira Mecca, 1863 Dutch Lithograph This serene and symbolically powerful lithograph, titled “De Berg Hirâ (de berg des lichts)” or “The Mountain o...

This beautiful antique French Louis Philippe mirror has an ornate crest on top and floral ornaments in both lower corners. The gadrooned frame has a pearl beading surrounding the outer edge. This mirror is made in the south of France circa 1850 and is an early Louis Philippe mirror. The crest is not made in one mold, but it is composed out of multiple ornaments. Also, the mixture used to cast the molds has a big part of ground cattlebone. Later mirrors, when the demand for such mirror was increased significantly, had crests cast in one mold and the cattle bone was replaced for chalk. This mirror frame has been cleaned from its original golden color. The off-white color is the color of the raw material. The frame has been colored with an off-white patina to smoothen the color. The whole mirror frame now has a pastel white finish with nice patina. The glass has been renewed circa 20...

1920 French Art Deco clear, etched glass pendant lamp Brass glass holder E14 bulb holder Weight: 1.10 kg / 2.4 lb E14 bulb holder. Priced per individual item. All lamps have been ...

Yrjö Kukkapuro is a renowned Finnish furniture designer and interior architect, celebrated for his innovative designs, including the iconic Karuselli lounge chair. Recognized as one ...

This pair of chairs was made in the 60s. It consist of a tubular chrome structure with cantilever base.The seat and the back are in woven rattan. A pretty classic reminiscent of the Cesca B32 model by Hungarian designer...

oil stick, acrylic, & charcoal on raw linen

This captivating antique print, titled 'The Satier, Sauage, Wild-man, Orang-autang, Chimp-anzee', is a meticulously detailed zoological study of an orangutan from the renowned work "...

Vintage midcentury Arteluce saucer lamp.This Mira C Suspension provides diffused upward and downward light and features aluminum chrome lamp body finish a sandblasted, acid-etched gl...

The cabinet is made of oak with drawers and back of pine wood. The cabinet consists of 2 parts. In the upper part there are three doors with the original antique glass. Behind each d...

France / 1930 / bistro table / Louis Vuitton and Rex / cast iron and bakelite / Art Deco / mid-century / vintage Rare to find bistro table made of a circular red bakelite tray stamp...

Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Modular highboard or book case by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is constructed from different ...

The fireplace surround's minimalist aesthetic and natural limestone material blend seamlessly with the architectural style and ambiance of a finca, enhancing the space with its timel...

"Paulistano" armchair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha for OBJEKTO Design - Brazilian design - Armchair Dimensions: 73 x 76 cm H: 80 cm SH: 44cm Weight: 16 kg Materials : Chrome - Leather -...

Very nice attractive classic side table. In a Louis xvi style. Nice inlay wood. Bronze feet ,On the front doors Book-covers.

Gae Aulenti for Zanotta, 'Locus Solus' armchairs, chromed tubular steel, fabric, Italy, design 1964 This Locus Solus armchair, designed by Gae Aulenti and produced by Zanotta, is on...

Incredible coffee table made of a Travertine base, with smoked glass table top and a metal ashtray made in France 1970s. A striking design which has a floating and cantilevered effe...

A wonderful flower flush mount by Sische Lighting, circa 1970s, Germany. The flush mount is composed of six glass flower shades attached to a round brass base. High end piece from th...

Vintage Art Deco Revival Asian Style Black & Gold Leaf 4 Panel Free Standing Screen Room Divider. Made in the 1980's period. Probably made in Thailand or India. Black lacquered woode...

Very nice and useful Valet or Dress Boy .Design by Frans de La Haye for Auping Auronde 1990s . Solid Cherry wood ,Grey Metal frame . Good condition .

Very rare highboard designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform in the 1950s. This unique sideboard is a decorative eye catcher and made from a beautiful patterned wood resting on a bla...

This rare pair of stools/side tables was produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden in the 1940s. Crafted from solid pine, the pieces have developed a beautiful natural patina over tim...

A beautiful late 18th century cabinet in the best quality solid oak. This is a typical 'kussenkast' or pillow cabinet. Pillow refers to the shape of the...

Beautiful Michel Jaubert organic form bronze table lamp, circa 1975, France. Polished bronze, new ivory fabric shade, lacquered black wood base. The lamp is in good condition, rewire...

Small vintage oval mirror with gold leaf in classic style, decorated with a dot pattern all around and a bow with flowers on top, the frame is made of resin and wood, circa mid 20th ...

Stunning Art Nouveau Jugendstil revolving bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak and the wheels are in good working order. This wonderful Art Nouveau Jugendstil...

Indonesian Yogya, Djokja Bread Basket with human and animal figures, Ca 1890 An Indonesian, Bali, low silver content (800/1000) large bread basket. A large bread basket with each at the longest sides a Kalahead (a mask of a monster lion) (Bali) and above a bird, between flowers and human and animal figures. The silver from the former Dutch colony, East Indies, present-day Indonesia, is called Djokja. Traveling salesmen and repatriates brought many silver objects with them to the Netherlands. The largest and most beautiful production is from the period 1880 to 1930. Djokja silver...

Stunning design and large in size, 19.8 inches in diameter antique hand carved alabaster light fixture. Thanks to its large size and truly timeless design this beautiful alabaster c...

Verner Panton 'Pantop Portable' table lamp in 'Dark Green' for Verpan. Designed in 1980. New, current production. This is a versatile smaller and wireless version of the 'Pantop' ...

One of the three Murano glass wall sconces featuring five crystal clear glass "triete" prism-rods, with brass details and back plate. Illuminates beautifully. High-end pieces. Clean...

Symbolic and meaningful work of religious art with original label on the back. Framed oil on wooden panel, Madonna and child, after Italian Nicolo Barabino (1833-1891). The original...

Daniela Astone Couple #4 50 x 40 cm Oil on wood Daniela Astone works and lives in Florence. For years she was a teacher on the famous Florence Art Academy. Since 2022 she fulltime works as a painter. Her works are all around the world in great collections. For our exhibition 'A Female Gaze' Daniela Astone made a series of paintings where the female aspect of her life is the main subject. This series contains a series of seven paintings where you see a dancing couple. Female- male couples and male-male/ female-female couples. The Currator of Galerie Bonnard says about the paintings by Daniela Astone: The classical structure and narrative paintings show a technique that is special. Her style is virtuoso and her subjects narrative. The keys are loose and subtle. For this artist, standing in front of a painting means...

Antique bird print of various birds including the robin, blue throat, European stonechat and northern wheatear. This print originates from 'De Vogelwereld. Handboek voor Liefhebbers ...

A beautiful green Murano glass vase with clear base. Signed on the bottom 'Murano'. The vase is in very good condition, no chips and no feta bites. Beautiful color. Dimensions: 3...

Good pair of 18th century Dutch Delft Blue chinoiserie dishes decorated with a oriental central flower arrangement behind a rock. The borders adorned with 3 foliage sprigs and brown ...

Ksenya Istomina 'Watching her sketchbook'' 75 x 75 cm Oil on linen Painted after life, the artist always works with a real scenery. Her realistic but impressionistic paintings look...

Midcentury solid teak corner table with woven rattan shelf. Excellent for use as a side table or sofa table manufactured by France and Sons designer ...

Mid-Century Revolving Bookcase with Shutters attributed to Gianfranco Frattini, 1860s

Art deco 14K yellow gold ring Glass paste faux Sapphire cabochon in the center with synthetic diamonds condition very good Size 17.5 solid gold ring

1990s Issey Miyake Vintage Black Pleats Please Pleated Jacket, Japanese Avant-Garde Minimalism Step into the world of iconic Japanese design with this rare 1990s Issey Miyake vintage...

Rosenthal porcelain dinner service "Maria", Germany 1966 A white porcelain dinner service set by Rosenthal, Germany Dated with the Rosenthal mark of 1966 The romantic set called " M...

Last 4 of an original set of 16 wall fixtures. Set of four really large and great looking, half-moon shape, easy to mount and beautifully handcrafted alabaster wall lights. In all ...

Inspired by light breaking through narrow voids in architectural structures, Aperta features a precise slit, creating a sense of lightness to its solid form. The Aperta Round Table...

Wonderful Scandinavian Cabinetmaker Rustic Set of Table and Benches in Solid Pine, 1940s. The characteristic artisan farmhouse set is from Scandinavia, 1940s. It is a round table an...

Set of two antique prints titled 'Gem Brooches'. Two original chromolithographic plates of gem brooches. These prints originate from 'Gems', a catalog containing fascinating essays o...

France / 16th century / cabinet / oak / Rustic / Mid-century A rare antique rustic tall cabinet with nice patina on the oak wood. With 2 doors wi...

Add a true design icon to your space with this Cleopatra chaise longue, designed by Geoffrey D. Harcourt for Artifort in 1970. Instantly recognizable...

Ebonized black brutalist credenza with 5 doors which offer plenty of storage space Beautiful timeless design Very good condition 1970s - Belgium Dimensions: Height: 104cm Width: ...

Amsterdam IX is an intriguing early career aquatint dry-needle etch print by renowned French-Dutch artist Olivier Julia. It depicts a detail of an old Amsterdam house facade and is b...

The large antique hanging lamp was designed for Siemens. The lamp is complete original with a nice combination of a clear glass upper shade and a ...

Add a touch of Italian sophistication to your interior with this stunning set of two coffee tables from the 1980s. These vintage pieces showcase the perfect harmony of clean Italian...

Beautiful vintage dress by Azzedine Alaia, from the Spring/Summer 1990 collection documented here and was shown on the runway in many shapes and colors. This iconic body con dress w...

RAAK rare 1960s teardrop pendant with amber colored glass and blackened copper.     

Rare Christian Dior Paris vintage coat with golden sable fur Collectors item We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore. Details: Trimm...

Nice Vintage table lamp, with a figurine of a blue parrot, made of porcelain. The lamp foot is made of bronze and leafs are made of copper. The porcelain is marked Sèvres. The lamp s...

This very rare lounge chair was designed and produced in Sweden in the late 1940s. The organic, curved lines of this easy chair give it a sculptural and striking appearance. Its we...

Industrial ceiling lamp. Aluminium base with white opaline glass. 2x E26 / E27 Weight: 1.80 kg / 4 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by inter...