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Property from a Private Collection, United States

René-Xavier Prinet

Elegant Lady on a Sofa

Auction Closed

February 2, 09:59 PM GMT

Estimate

30,000 - 50,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

René-Xavier Prinet

French 1861-1946

Elegant Lady on a Sofa


signed lower left: R. x. Prinet

oil on canvas

canvas: 29 by 36 in.; 73.7 by 91.4 cm

framed: 37 by 44 ¼ in.; 94 by 112.5 cm

Marvin Sadik, Scarborough, Maine

Private Collection

Prinet's best known work, Kruetzer Sonata, was used for the publicity campaign of the Dana perfume, Tabu. The present work features a beautiful woman as well, showcasing Prinet's ability to capture his favorite subject in a moment of intense reverie.