George-Daniel de Monfreid: Gauguin's Loyal Friend

Published on 29 April 2021, by Caroline Legrand

Auction on 08 May 2021 - 14:00 (CEST) - 26, rue du Château - 29200 Brest

Finally! Thanks to the appearance of quality works, the market is at last rehabilitating painter George-Daniel de Monfreid.

George-Daniel de Monfreid (1856-1929), Nature morte au bol et à la potiche chinoise... George-Daniel de Monfreid: Gauguin's Loyal Friend

George-Daniel de Monfreid (1856-1929), Nature morte au bol et à la potiche chinoise (Still Life with Bowl and Chinese Vase), oil on paper mounted on canvas, 41 x 33 cm/16.1 x 12.9 in.
Estimate: €5,000/6,000

In November 1887, Émile Schuffenecker introduced Gauguin to his studio companion, George-Daniel de Monfreid, who two years later was invited to participate in the Volpini exhibition, named after the manager of the Café des Arts just across the street from…

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MODERN PAINTINGS, BRETON SCHOOLS (Seconde Vacation)

Saturday 08 May 2021 - 14:00 (CEST) - Live

26, rue du Château - 29200 Brest

Thierry - Lannon & Associés

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