Albert Bory (1887–1939) - Retrato de Olga y Theresa - NO RESERVE
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Retrato de Olga y Theresa – NO RESERVE, a 1916 original mixed‑media portrait by Albert-Auguste Bory (Swiss), from the 1910s, sold with frame, two drawings titled Olga and Theresa are framed in the same frame; each drawing measures 16 cm high x 11 cm wide and the frame is 32 x 39 cm, signed by hand (A.B.).
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One of the drawings is signed with initials (A.B) and dated 1916; separately it is titled "Olga and Theresa"
The two works are presented framed in the same frame
Dimensions of each work: 16 cm in height x 11 cm in width
Dimensions of the frame: 32 cm in height x 39 cm in width
The condition of these works is acceptable
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ARTIST BIOGRAPHY:
Swiss painter, draftsman and illustrator
Albert-Auguste Bory was born on September 4, 1887 in Trélex, Switzerland, and died on June 29, 1939 in Lausanne.
He studied at the Geneva School of Fine Arts from 1905 to 1909, where he received training from Édouard Ravel, James Vibert and Léon Gaud.
He developed his career mainly in Lausanne, dedicating himself to painting, illustration, restoration of paintings and teaching drawing.
Style and work:
- Style: Swiss figurative painting from the early 20th century, with academic and naturalist influences.
- Themes: landscapes, portraits, figures and intimate scenes.
- Techniques: painting, drawing, pastel and illustration.
- Artistic period: first half of the 20th century.
In 1927 a major exhibition of his work was held in Lausanne. He also carried out restoration work and collaborated with the Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts.
One of the drawings is signed with initials (A.B) and dated 1916; separately it is titled "Olga and Theresa"
The two works are presented framed in the same frame
Dimensions of each work: 16 cm in height x 11 cm in width
Dimensions of the frame: 32 cm in height x 39 cm in width
The condition of these works is acceptable
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ARTIST BIOGRAPHY:
Swiss painter, draftsman and illustrator
Albert-Auguste Bory was born on September 4, 1887 in Trélex, Switzerland, and died on June 29, 1939 in Lausanne.
He studied at the Geneva School of Fine Arts from 1905 to 1909, where he received training from Édouard Ravel, James Vibert and Léon Gaud.
He developed his career mainly in Lausanne, dedicating himself to painting, illustration, restoration of paintings and teaching drawing.
Style and work:
- Style: Swiss figurative painting from the early 20th century, with academic and naturalist influences.
- Themes: landscapes, portraits, figures and intimate scenes.
- Techniques: painting, drawing, pastel and illustration.
- Artistic period: first half of the 20th century.
In 1927 a major exhibition of his work was held in Lausanne. He also carried out restoration work and collaborated with the Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts.
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Original
Artist
Albert Bory (1887–1939)
Title of artwork
Retrato de Olga y Theresa - NO RESERVE
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Switzerland
Year
1916
Condition
Good condition
Height
32 cm
Width
39 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Period
1910-1920
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