Oil on panel
France, circa 1920
Alex de Andreis (c. 1830-1929) – French painter, graphic artist and soldier
Signed lower right ‘ADe Andreis’
With an old label on the reverse side of the frame ‘A. ROBINOT Emballeur de Beaux-Arts […] PARIS. Exposition de ANGERS […]‘
Dimensions: 73 x 59 cm
Frame: 101.5 x 87.5 cm
Good condition
Estimate by Auctionata Expert: 5.000 Euro

The French artist Alex de Andreis is primarily famous for his costume scenes following the tradition of the 17th and 18th century. He created genre scenes with elegantly dressed men and members of the army, presented in pubs or in palatial interiors. The present scene is therefore a typical example of his artistic output and shows a young gentleman while being registered to the army. The artist has painted the figures with great artistic skills and particular impact on the materiality and details of the costumes.

Condition:

The painting is in good condition, consistent with age. There are faint marks with tiny losses of paint, where the frame has rubbed. The panel measures 73 x 59 cm. The frame shows a small chipped mark in the upper left corner and measures 101.5 x 87.5 cm.

Alex de Andreis (c. 1830-1929)

Alex de Andreis career began as a soldier in the service of the Swedish and later of the Spanish crown. As a painter he established himself with his costume paintings illustrating romanticizing tendencies, as well as scenes from the military life in the tradition of François Roybet. (cbo)

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