Alexandre Defaux (1826-1900) - Chickens
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Selected by Caterina Maffeis
Master in early Renaissance Italian painting with internship at Sotheby’s and 15 years' experience.
Estimate € 1,400 - € 1,800
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Description from the seller
Alexandre Defaux (1826–1900)
Chicken farm with a duck.
Oil on wood
Signed bottom left
Dimensions with frame: 35 × 52.5 cm
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In this lively open-air scene, Alexandre Defaux depicts a duck in motion, accompanied by hints of poultry in the background. The loosely applied brushstrokes and the bright, earthy tones create a natural, impressionist-influenced lighting effect.
Defaux was a student of Jean-Baptiste Corot and part of the Barbizon School. He is known for his atmospheric landscapes and animal depictions, in which simple rural life is poetically idealized. This work combines his typical features: loose brushwork, naturalistic coloration, and a sense of movement and atmosphere.
Seller's Story
Art dealing has been in our family: my grandfather was an art dealer, and my mother is an antique dealer. In 2017, I continued this tradition and founded the Antoni Art Dealership—with the goal of making high-quality European art accessible to a new audience. Since then, we have passionately dedicated ourselves to trading paintings from the 19th century to the present. Our portfolio is complemented by our own gallery for contemporary art, where we present and promote current artistic positions.
Our expertise, cross-generational experience, and a carefully curated selection make us a special address for collectors, art lovers, and the curious.
Translated by Google TranslateAlexandre Defaux (1826–1900)
Chicken farm with a duck.
Oil on wood
Signed bottom left
Dimensions with frame: 35 × 52.5 cm
⸻
In this lively open-air scene, Alexandre Defaux depicts a duck in motion, accompanied by hints of poultry in the background. The loosely applied brushstrokes and the bright, earthy tones create a natural, impressionist-influenced lighting effect.
Defaux was a student of Jean-Baptiste Corot and part of the Barbizon School. He is known for his atmospheric landscapes and animal depictions, in which simple rural life is poetically idealized. This work combines his typical features: loose brushwork, naturalistic coloration, and a sense of movement and atmosphere.
Seller's Story
Art dealing has been in our family: my grandfather was an art dealer, and my mother is an antique dealer. In 2017, I continued this tradition and founded the Antoni Art Dealership—with the goal of making high-quality European art accessible to a new audience. Since then, we have passionately dedicated ourselves to trading paintings from the 19th century to the present. Our portfolio is complemented by our own gallery for contemporary art, where we present and promote current artistic positions.
Our expertise, cross-generational experience, and a carefully curated selection make us a special address for collectors, art lovers, and the curious.
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Artist
Alexandre Defaux (1826-1900)
Sold with frame
Yes
Title of artwork
Chickens
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good condition
Height
24 cm
Width
42 cm
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