Description:
Georges de Geetére (Belgian, 1859-1929)
The Harem Guard
Signed, inscribed and dated "Grand PRIX 1885/DE GEETERE Georges François/
SALON d'AMIENS" l.l.
Oil on canvas, 80 x 47 in. (203.2 x 119.4 cm),framed.
Condition: Lined, retouch, scattered abrasions and paint losses, craquelure, surface grime.
Provenance: Christie's New York, The Forbes Magazine Collection of Orientalist Paintings, October 14, 1993, Lot 142.
Estimate $20,000-30,000
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