Martin Bollé (1912-1968) - Le clown
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Le clown, oil on panel, 1964, Belgium, by Martin Bollé (1912-1968), 1960–1970, sold with frame.
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Description from the seller
Oil on panel depicting "A clown" signed Martin BOLLÉ (1912-1968)
Martin Bollé, born August 8, 1912 in Vilvorde (Belgium) and died August 25, 1968 in Schaerbeek (Brussels), was a Belgian painter.
Biography
Painter of clowns, dancers, flowers, genre scenes, interiors, still lifes and urban views, Martin Bollé finds inspiration in the world of the humble. His brushwork is broad and supple. He studied under Constant Pellegrin (nl) and J. Brouwers in Vilvorde, as well as at Saint-Luc in Schaerbeek and at the Antwerp Academy. Godecharle Prize (1933 and 1935). He then undertook study trips to the Netherlands and France, and in the Netherlands he met Han van Meegeren, the forger of Vermeer. He was a friend of Joris De Bruyne (1896-1965).
Awards
Godecharle Prize (1932-1934)[citation needed]
1940: Belgian Prix de Rome
Dimensions of the artwork: without frame: 51 cm x 40 cm
with frame: 65 cm x 54 cm
The work is dated 1964 and signed at the bottom right
The frame is slightly damaged, see photo.
Auction results of Martin BOLLÉ in Painting:
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Portrait of a Little Girl (1943)
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Circus Clown (1968)
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Estimate: €1,240 - €1,488
Hammer price: €1,190
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De Vuyst
+ more info (lot no. 41)
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At the Restaurant
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45 x 40 cm
Estimate: €400 - €600
Hammer price: €1,100
25/05/2005
Palais Des Beaux-Arts- Servarts
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No image
Elegant Seated Woman (1943)
Oil on panel
50 x 40 cm
Estimate: €248 - €372
Hammer price: €992
12/12/2000
Vanderkindere
+ more info (lot no. 144)
Oil on panel depicting "A clown" signed Martin BOLLÉ (1912-1968)
Martin Bollé, born August 8, 1912 in Vilvorde (Belgium) and died August 25, 1968 in Schaerbeek (Brussels), was a Belgian painter.
Biography
Painter of clowns, dancers, flowers, genre scenes, interiors, still lifes and urban views, Martin Bollé finds inspiration in the world of the humble. His brushwork is broad and supple. He studied under Constant Pellegrin (nl) and J. Brouwers in Vilvorde, as well as at Saint-Luc in Schaerbeek and at the Antwerp Academy. Godecharle Prize (1933 and 1935). He then undertook study trips to the Netherlands and France, and in the Netherlands he met Han van Meegeren, the forger of Vermeer. He was a friend of Joris De Bruyne (1896-1965).
Awards
Godecharle Prize (1932-1934)[citation needed]
1940: Belgian Prix de Rome
Dimensions of the artwork: without frame: 51 cm x 40 cm
with frame: 65 cm x 54 cm
The work is dated 1964 and signed at the bottom right
The frame is slightly damaged, see photo.
Auction results of Martin BOLLÉ in Painting:
No image
Portrait of a Little Girl (1943)
Oil on canvas
50 x 40 cm
Estimate: €375 - €625
Hammer price: €2,100
15/10/2003
Vanderkindere
+ more info (lot no. 572)
No image
Circus Clown (1968)
Oil on panel
60 x 42.5 cm
Estimate: €1,240 - €1,488
Hammer price: €1,190
06/03/1999
De Vuyst
+ more info (lot no. 41)
No image
At the Restaurant
Oil on canvas
45 x 40 cm
Estimate: €400 - €600
Hammer price: €1,100
25/05/2005
Palais Des Beaux-Arts- Servarts
+ more info (lot no. 339)
No image
Elegant Seated Woman (1943)
Oil on panel
50 x 40 cm
Estimate: €248 - €372
Hammer price: €992
12/12/2000
Vanderkindere
+ more info (lot no. 144)
Details
Sold with frame
Yes
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Artist
Martin Bollé (1912-1968)
Title of artwork
Le clown
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Belgium
Year
1964
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
65 cm
Width
54 cm
Period
1960-1970
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