19th Century European Paintings and Sculpture

Alon Zakaim Fine Art 5-7 Dover St, London W1S 4LD 30 Cork St, London W1S 3NG T +44 (0)20 7287 7750 F +44 (0)20 7287 7751 gallery@alonzakaim.com www.alonzakaim.com

This catalogue coincides with the exhibition

19TH CENTURY EUROPEAN PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURE 20 September-31 October 2012 5-7 Dover St, London W1S 4LD © Alon Zakaim Fine Art 2012. All rights reserved.

Front cover: Jean-Léon Gérôme, Cléopâtre et César

19TH CENTURY EUROPEAN PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURE 20 September-31 October 2012 5-7 Dover St, London W1S 4LD Alon Zakaim Fine Art is delighted to announce an exhibition of 19th Century European Paintings and Sculpture, to be held at our Dover Street gallery. The show will feature a collection of works by key artists of the period, exploring the range of styles and depth of content employed during this century of rapid change, evolution and progress, combined with the enduring influence of the Classical age.

The captivating coastal scene portrayed in Franz Richard Unterberger's work Arnalfi, Golfo di Salerno forms a striking contrast to the monumental vista view of Paris by Victor and Joseph Navlet. Two works by Jean-Léon Gérôme reveal the delicate and emotive brushwork of this pivotal artist, one being a sketch for his highly important work of the same title, Cléopâtre et César.

The contrasting representation of high society and working class life, subjects explored in great depth during this era, reveal the dexterity and powers of observation of artists of this period. Pierre Carrier-Belleuse’s large pastel work, Jeune Femme Ajustant son Corset investigates the theme of a woman at her toilette so masterfully explored by Degas; whilst paintings by Charles Soulacroix, Vittorio Reggianini and Delphin Enjolras reveal the luxury of 19th century society. In contrast to this, Théodore Gérard’s Market Day and Petrus van Schendel’s Evening Market employ tonal depth and strong lighting contrast to observe the lives of the workers.

Demonstrating a wealth of variety including sculpture, portraiture and landscape, the exhibition provides a broad overview of a period in which both classical and social content played a key role.

19th Century European Paintings and Sculpture will run at Alon Zakaim Fine Art at 5-7 Dover Street, W1S 4LD from 20 September to 31 October 2012. Gallery opening hours are 9am - 6pm, Monday - Friday, or by appointment.

Théodore Gérard (1829-1895) Market Day oil on panel 97.5 x 80.5 cm signed and dated 'Thre Gérard. 1869' (lower left) Provenance: MacConnal-Mason & Son Ltd., London Private Collection, UK

Vittorio Reggianini (1858-1938) The Way of the World oil on canvas 74.9 x 50.8 cm signed 'V Reggianini' (lower left) Provenance: Private Collection, USA

Franz Richard Unterberger (1838-1902) Amalfi, Golfo di Salerno oil on canvas 110 x 100 cm signed 'FR Unterberger' (lower left) Provenance: Bond Street Galleries, London MacConnal-Mason & Son Ltd., London Private Collection, London

Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887) La Fileuse bronze with dark brown patina height: 68 cm., 26 3/4 in. signed ‘A. CARRIER-BELLEUSE’ (on base) Provenance: Private Collection, UK Following pages:

Victor and Joseph Navlet A View of Paris from la Porte de la Muette 1846 oil on canvas 128 x 225 cm signed and dated 'V et J Navlet 1846' (lower left) Provenance: Private Collection, Belgium

Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824-1904) Cléopâtre et César oil on canvas 30.5 x 23.1 cm Provenance: Private Collection, France

Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824-1904) Portee d'une Mosquée oil on canvas 30.2 x 22.5 cm indistinctly signed 'J.L. Gerome/ Aime Morot' (lower right) Provenance: Private Collection, Paris

An Italian Bronze Cast of the Laocoรถn (after the antique)

bronze height: 82.6 cm

A French Bronze Cast of the Venus de Milo (after the antique)

bronze height: 101.5 cm

Pierre Carrier-Belleuse (1851-1933) Jeune Femme Ajustant son Corset 1893 pastel on canvas 133.4 x 92.7 cm signed and dated ‘Pierre Carrier-Belleuse. 1893.’ (upper right) Provenance: Collection of C.K.G. Billings

Delphin Enjolras (1857-1945) Fête Venitienne pastel on paper 71 x 58.5 cm signed ‘D. Enjolras’ (lower left)

Auguste Leroux (1871-1954) Ballerine oil on canvas 100 x 80 cm signed ’AUGUSTE LEROUX’ (lower right) Provenance: Art Conseil, Paris

Charles Joseph Frederic Soulacroix (1825-1879) The Conversation oil on canvas 61 x 48.3 cm signed 'F. Soulacroix' (lower right)

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Edward Pritchett (1808-1894) Grand Canal, Venice oil on canvas 35.5 x 53 cm Provenance: Private Collection, London Sale: Sotheby's London,Victorian Pictures, 4 June 1997, lot 134 Private Collection, London (acquired from the above)

Henri Dargelas (1828-1906) The Bobsleigh oil on canvas 89 x 70.5 cm signed 'Dargelas.' (lower left) Provenance: MacConnal-Mason & Son Ltd., London Private Collection, London Previous pages:

Guillaume-Franรงois Colson (1785-1850) Sur la Plage oil on canvas 35 x 65 cm signed 'Colson' (lower right) Provenance: MacConnal-Mason Fine Paintings Private Collection, London (acquired from the above on 18 June 1991)

Louis Carrier-Belleuse (1848-1913) The Crepe Maker 1874 oil on canvas 92 x 73 cm signed and dated 'Louis Carrier-Belleuse 1874' (lower right)

Gustave de Jonghe (1829-1893) An Afternoon Visit oil on panel 83.5 x 64 cm signed 'Gustave De Jonghe' (lower left) Provenance: Private Collection, Germany

Petrus van Schendel (1806-1870) Evening Market oil on panel 77.2 x 59.3 cm signed 'P.Van Schendel' (lower right) Provenance: Kurt. E. Schon Ltd, New Orleans (acquired in 1994) Private collection, U.S Willow Gallery, London Private Collection, Europe Following pages:

Edmund Pizzella (1868-1941) Character of the Theatre (I and II) 1906 pastel on canvas each 114 x 80 cm signed 'Pizzella' (lower right, I); signed 'Pizzella' and dated '1906' (lower left, II) Provenance: Private Collection, France

Edward Atkinson Hornel (1864-1933) The Japanese Garden 1922 oil on canvas 102 x 76.5 cm signed and dated ‘E A Hornel 1922. ‘ (lower left) Provenance: Private Collection, UK

Narcisse-Virgile Diaz de la Pena (1808-1876) Woodland oil on panel 37 x 45 cm signed ‘n. Diaz.’ (lower left) Provenance: Private Collection, London

Adolphe Joseph Thomas Monticelli (1824-1886) FĂŞte ChampĂŞtre oil on panel 35 x 54 cm signed 'Monticelli' (lower right) Provenance: Private Collection, London

James Duffield Harding (1798-1863) A View of Lake Maggiore watercolour and bodycolour over pencil 67.5 x 112 cm signed ‘JD Harding' (lower right)

Alon Zakaim Fine Art 5-7 Dover St, London W1S 4LD 30 Cork St, London W1S 3NG T +44 (0)20 7287 7750 F +44 (0)20 7287 7751 gallery@alonzakaim.com www.alonzakaim.com