Henri Epstein

Henri EPSTEIN (Lodz, 1892 - Auschwitz, 1944) LE VILLAGE SOUS LES ARBRES, CIRCA 1920 Huile sur toile signée en bas à droite "H Epstein" h: 65 w: 81 cm Provenance : Collection D.A. , Paris Commentaire : "LE VILLAGE SOUS LES ARBRES"; OIL ON CANVAS; SIGNED LOWER RIGHT Estimation 12 000 - 15 000 €

215. Henryk EPSTEIN (1890-1944) Kolekcja 4 prac Istnieje możliwość zakupu każdej pracy osobno w ceniewywoławczej 7 000 zł 215a Scena z końmi ołówek, pastel oleista, 22,5 x 30 cm; (w świetle oprawy); sygn. p. d.: H. Epstein (faksymile) 7 000 zł 215b Odpoczynek ołówek, pastel oleista, 22 x 30 cm (w świetle oprawy); sygn. p. d.: H. Epstein (faksymile) 7 000 zł 215c Na rynku ołówek, pastel oleista, 22,5 x 30 cm (w świetle oprawy); sygn. p. d.: H. Epstein (faksymile) 7 000 zł 215d Targ koński ołówek, pastel oleista, 22,5 x 30 cm (w świetle oprawy); sygn. p. d.: H. Epstein (faksymile) 7 000 zł Initial price: 27 000 zł

Winter landscape Henryk Epstein 40.7 x 54.6 cm watercolor, pencil signed Henryk Epstein (1891 - 1944) When he was young Henryk Epstein was tightly connected with theJewish art society in Lodz. He most probably received his firstpainting and drawings lesson at the Jakub Kacenbogen drawingschool. Around 1910, for a brief period, the artist studied inMunich. From the year 1912 he live in Paris, where he studied atthe Acadèmie de la Grande Chaumière. He lived at Montparnasse, inthe so called „La Ruche” where he joined the local artists group.Epstein was friends with, among others, A.Modigliani, Ch.Soutin,M.Chagall, J.Paskin, M.Utrill. From year 1921 the artist exhibitedat French Salons – Independent Salon (1921-1923, 1925, 1928),Autumn Salon (1921), Tuileries Salon (1927-1931). In 1944 Epsteinwas taken by the Germans to a prisoner camp and then presumably toAuschwitz. Epstein painted landscapes, still natures, nudes andfigural compositions. He also worked with book illustrations(Vagabondages G. Coquiot, Les Rois du marquis B.Bonardi).

HAVEN IN THE BAY Henryk Epstein 43 x 55 cm watercolour, pencil, paper 6 000 PLN 10 000 - 12 000 PLN signed Henryk Epstein (1891 - 1944) When he was young Henryk Epstein was tightly connected with theJewish art society in Lodz. He most probably received his firstpainting and drawings lesson at the Jakub Kacenbogen drawingschool. Around 1910, for a brief period, the artist studied inMunich. From the year 1912 he live in Paris, where he studied atthe Acadèmie de la Grande Chaumière. He lived at Montparnasse, inthe so called „La Ruche” where he joined the local artists group.Epstein was friends with, among others, A.Modigliani, Ch.Soutin,M.Chagall, J.Paskin, M.Utrill. From year 1921 the artist exhibitedat French Salons – Independent Salon (1921-1923, 1925, 1928),Autumn Salon (1921), Tuileries Salon (1927-1931). In 1944 Epsteinwas taken by the Germans to a prisoner camp and then presumably toAuschwitz. Epstein painted landscapes, still natures, nudes andfigural compositions. He also worked with book illustrations(Vagabondages G. Coquiot, Les Rois du marquis B.Bonardi).

HENRI EPSTEIN (1892-1944) - MEDITERRANEAN LANDSCAPE WITH FIGURES -
Mis: 25 1/4 by 31 1/2 in. 64.2 by 80 cm.
signed H. Epstein (lower left) oil on canvas mounted on board

CONDITION NOTE
Canvas is unlined. Surface: in good condition; few horizontal lines of craquelure. Under UV: five or six touches of inpainting in large tree, a few touches of inpainting elsewhere as well, not major We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.