Andre Sieffert : "the Hand"

André Sieffert (20th century): “The hand”, oil on canvas 24 X 33 cm, mounted in a pretty old baguette gilded with 28 X 37 cm leaf. Circa 1930. If the Bénézit tells us that he was an Hors-Concours Member of French Artists, many times medalist, we know practically nothing about him. I fell in love when I saw this beautiful hand placed upside down on an armchair, dirty and the canvas relaxed. I became the owner after a bitter negotiation, I quickly took it to the restaurateur who put tension bands on it before cleaning it and had him cut a frame to dress it up… We understand that this beautiful hand of man is pulling down the hem of a robe which I suppose to be of silk, purple with black braid. Originally, it may have been a study for a large painting, but I think the detail gives me more than this. Do not hesitate to ask us for photos or additional information by email or phone. Other photos and many other objects in our stores in Pau and Biarritz and on our website: galerielhoste.com.