Barthélémy (josef Bartholomeus) Vieillevoye (belgian, 1798 - 1855)
This masterfully Biedermeier-style portrait of two children from the de Thier family (according to the owner's caption) was executed in Liege in 1836 by the renowned Belgian painter Barthélemy (Josef Bartholomeus) Vieillevoye (1798-1855), a specialist in portraits, religious scenes and historical subjects.
Barthélemy Vieillevoye (1798 Verviers - 1855 Lüttich) studied at the Antwerp Academy, then in Paris. He directed the Lüttich Academy. His works are preserved in the museums of Antwerp and Lüttich, and in the churches of Saint-Gervais and Sainte-Pholie.
Bibliography: in German: Thieme/Becker, "Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künsler...", Leipzig, 1999; "General artist lexicon (AKL)" by Saur and Schurr V, 1981.
Inscription: signed with the place name "Liège" and dated 1836, on the back of the stretcher; old label with an inscription in French about the painter.
Technique: oil on canvas. Rare period gilded frame.
Dimensions: unframed: 99 cm x 85 cm; framed: 106 cm x 120 cm.
Condition: very good.
Barthélemy Vieillevoye (1798 Verviers - 1855 Lüttich) studied at the Antwerp Academy, then in Paris. He directed the Lüttich Academy. His works are preserved in the museums of Antwerp and Lüttich, and in the churches of Saint-Gervais and Sainte-Pholie.
Bibliography: in German: Thieme/Becker, "Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künsler...", Leipzig, 1999; "General artist lexicon (AKL)" by Saur and Schurr V, 1981.
Inscription: signed with the place name "Liège" and dated 1836, on the back of the stretcher; old label with an inscription in French about the painter.
Technique: oil on canvas. Rare period gilded frame.
Dimensions: unframed: 99 cm x 85 cm; framed: 106 cm x 120 cm.
Condition: very good.
24 000 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Oil painting
Width: 106
Height: 120
Reference (ID): 1766872
Availability: In stock
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