Auguste de Succa (XIX) - Portrait d’un homme au livre
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Portrait of a man with a book, an oil on canvas portrait from the 19th century by Aug. de Succa, Belgium, titled "Portrait d’un homme au livre", 81 x 64 cm, signed in the lower left, in good condition, sold with a frame.
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Portrait of a Man with a Book
Artist: Auguste de Succa (19th century)
1845
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions (without frame): ± 81 x 64 cm
Signature: signed at the bottom left 'Aug. de Succa 1845'.
Frame: Black wooden frame with a gold inner border, in good condition.
Artistic description
This high-quality portrait depicts a man dressed in a black outfit, holding a small prayer book richly decorated with gold motifs. The painter pays particular attention to details: the titles of the books on the shelf ('Navolging van Christus', 'Vaderlandsche Historie') and the book bearing the inscription 'Recettes 1837', sealed with a red wax stamp, suggest a religious, scholarly, or institutional environment.
The face is rendered with finesse and sensitivity, revealing an expression of calm, reflection, and dignity. The light, directed dramatically, shapes the volumes and highlights the model's features. In the upper left corner appears a subdued depiction of a crucifixion scene, reinforcing the spiritual dimension of the work.
Context and attribution
The work is signed 'Aug. de Succa', attributable to Auguste de Succa, a painter active in the 19th century. Although little documented, the artist demonstrates here a mastery characteristic of Belgian and French painting from the first half of the 19th century. The attention given to religious symbols and historical elements enhances the documentary value of the painting.
Artistic interest and value for collectors
Large-format academic portrait, dated and signed.
Rich iconography: religion, scholarship, family or institutional memory.
Presence of secondary elements painted with precision (books, seal, crucifixion).
Carefully executed work, perfectly representative of bourgeois and religious portraits of the period.
Ideal for a library, a study, or a 19th-century paintings collection.
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The frames shown in the photos above were added to the artwork by the seller or a third party. These frames are provided to you free of charge so that you can hang the artwork upon receipt. The frames are offered and are not considered an integral part of the artwork. Consequently, any potential damage to the frames that does not affect the artwork itself will not be a valid reason to file a claim or request order cancellation.
The frame dimensions, including packaging and weight, are approximate.
Portrait of a Man with a Book
Artist: Auguste de Succa (19th century)
1845
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions (without frame): ± 81 x 64 cm
Signature: signed at the bottom left 'Aug. de Succa 1845'.
Frame: Black wooden frame with a gold inner border, in good condition.
Artistic description
This high-quality portrait depicts a man dressed in a black outfit, holding a small prayer book richly decorated with gold motifs. The painter pays particular attention to details: the titles of the books on the shelf ('Navolging van Christus', 'Vaderlandsche Historie') and the book bearing the inscription 'Recettes 1837', sealed with a red wax stamp, suggest a religious, scholarly, or institutional environment.
The face is rendered with finesse and sensitivity, revealing an expression of calm, reflection, and dignity. The light, directed dramatically, shapes the volumes and highlights the model's features. In the upper left corner appears a subdued depiction of a crucifixion scene, reinforcing the spiritual dimension of the work.
Context and attribution
The work is signed 'Aug. de Succa', attributable to Auguste de Succa, a painter active in the 19th century. Although little documented, the artist demonstrates here a mastery characteristic of Belgian and French painting from the first half of the 19th century. The attention given to religious symbols and historical elements enhances the documentary value of the painting.
Artistic interest and value for collectors
Large-format academic portrait, dated and signed.
Rich iconography: religion, scholarship, family or institutional memory.
Presence of secondary elements painted with precision (books, seal, crucifixion).
Carefully executed work, perfectly representative of bourgeois and religious portraits of the period.
Ideal for a library, a study, or a 19th-century paintings collection.
Don't forget to take a look at our other items for sale.
The frames shown in the photos above were added to the artwork by the seller or a third party. These frames are provided to you free of charge so that you can hang the artwork upon receipt. The frames are offered and are not considered an integral part of the artwork. Consequently, any potential damage to the frames that does not affect the artwork itself will not be a valid reason to file a claim or request order cancellation.
The frame dimensions, including packaging and weight, are approximate.
Details
Artist
Auguste de Succa (XIX)
Sold with frame
Yes
Title of artwork
Portrait d’un homme au livre
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Belgium
Condition
Good condition
Height
81 cm
Width
64 cm
Style
Classical
Period
19th century
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