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Together with his brother Oscar Jespers, Floris Jespers went to the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. After graduating, they both made their debut in the traditional art society, by participating in the salons and galleries with paintings and statues in an academic style. During his study and at the beginning of his artistic career the young Jespers was strongly influenced by Vincent van Gogh and Rik Wouters and also worked in the impressionistic style. In 1918 Jespers made a radical break with Impressionism and cubist elements appeared in his works in the early twenties. Although he would apply constructivist concepts and would occasionally paint abstract works, the figurative remained dominant in his oeuvre.
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The canvas has been relined with a wax lining. The canvas is wavy. There are some minor frame abrasions visible along the edges. There is some soft surface dust and dirt in places. There are stable craquelures in places, most notably in the white passages. There are superficial accretions, paint losses and abrasions in places. In natural light there is a discoloured cosmetic retouching visible right next to the face of the figure. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals the aforementioned retouching, in addition to some spots that fluoresce in a manner which may have to do with the wax used in the relining, predominantly in the upper left corner, the arms and hands of the figure and along the lower centre vertical edge.
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Lot 7Sale 20927
The Jewish GirlFloris Jespers (1889-1965)Estimate: EUR 40,000 - 60,000
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