Fine Art, Jewelry and Antiques
Sat, Mar 18, 2023 10:00AM EDT
Lot 360
Paul Cesar Helleu (1859-1927) Portrait of Ellen Helleu, the artist's daughter, c.1890
Estimate: $600 - $800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Etching with drypoint, image size 15 1/2" x 9 1/2", c.1890, edition of 20, pencil signed. Helleu began his art career when he enrolled at the Ecole des Beaux Arts and worked as an apprentice for Theodore Deck, decorating ceramic plates with women's portraits. He became friends with many artists of La Belle Epoch, including John Singer Sargent, Whistler, Tissot, Monet and Rodin, and became well known for his elegant portraits of women of French society. The young girl in this portrait is Helleu's daughter Ellen.
Condition
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From the New England Art Exchange, Peterborough, NH. There is no reserve on this lot that exceeds the opening bid; this lot will sell at the opening bid if no other bids are received.
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