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Lot 142 D

Julius Bissier - Mann, die Laute spielend

Auction 1248 - overview Cologne
05.06.2024, 11:00 - Modern Art and Contemporary Art - Day Sale
Estimate: 8.000 € - 10.000 €
Result: 9.450 € (incl. premium)
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Julius Bissier

Mann, die Laute spielend
1920

Oil on canvas, mounted on wood. 151 x 113 cm. Framed. Monogrammed and dated 'JHB, 1920' lower right on the shoes. Verso signed, monogrammed, inscribed, dated and with notes on technique 'Jul. H. Bissier, JHB, 1920, Mann die Laute spielend, Farb-Material: Mastix und Firnis aus Copal in Terpentin + Leinöl'. - Overall in very fine condition.

The composer Julius Weismann (1879-1950) was a friend of Julius Bissier. Bissier made two portraits of the composer - described by the artist as a "tone poet" - and was closely involved with Weismann's musical work. For example, there is a design for a stage set for Weismann's opera "Schwanenweiß". Julius Weismann's estate contained around 15 paintings by Bissier.

Certificate

We would like to thank Pedro Riz à Porta, Archivio Bissier, Ascona, for the kind information.

Provenance

Julius Weismann, Freiburg/Nußdorf bei Überlingen; thenceforth in family ownership, Baden-Württemberg/North Rhine-Westphalia