Sonia Abeloos (1876-1969) - Boot in de havengeul

Sonia Abeloos (1876–1969) – Boat in the Harbor Channel

Atmospheric maritime painting by the Belgian artist Sonia Abeloos (1876–1969), depicting a boat in a harbor channel. The work is executed in oil on a wooden panel and signed “S. Abeloos”.

Sonia Abeloos was a Belgian artist, known for her landscapes, coastal and harbor scenes, seascapes, interiors and portraits. Her maritime works reflect her interest in the Belgian coast, harbors and life at the water.

Sonia Abeloos (Brussels, 1876–1969) was a Belgian artist, trained at the Academy of Brussels, where she studied among others with Isidore Verheyden and Guillaume Van Strydonck. She painted landscapes, seascapes, harbor and beach scenes, interiors, portraits and still lifes. Abeloos exhibited in Belgium and internationally and was a member of the Brussels Cercle Artistique et Littéraire. Her atmospheric coast and harbor views form a recognizable part of her oeuvre. Works by her are housed, among others, in the collection of the Museum of Ixelles.

This painting was previously offered under the title Boat in the harbor channel and originates from Bernaerts Auction House, Antwerp.

Artist: Sonia Abeloos (1876–1969)
Title: Boat in the harbor channel
Technique: oil on wooden panel
Signature: signed “S. Abeloos”
Dimensions of painting: approximately 30 × 41 cm
Dimensions including inner frame: approximately 34 × 45 cm
Provenance: Bernaerts Auction House, Antwerp

Only the original/decorative inner frame remains; the outer frame is missing. The painting should therefore be reframed at the buyer’s discretion. The existing inner frame is included gratis as a supplement and is not an essential part of the lot. Any age-related signs or damage to this inner frame cannot be grounds for complaint or compensation.

The painting shows normal signs of aging and wear consistent with its age. See the photos for your own impression of its condition.