Raphaël de Buck

Gent (Belgium) 1902-1986
The Groentemarkt in Ghent (Flanders), oil on canvas 50.3 x 60.2 cm, signed l.r.

The Ghent painter and watercolourist Raphaël de Buck became especially known for his paintings of female figures in many different forms, such as ballerinas, barmaids, ladies on a boat or a terrace. ‘A dream world full of enchanting young women, who always seem resigned to waiting for a love affair’ wrote a contemporary about these paintings. De Buck was also a noted illustrator.

insurance value: € 2,500.-
starting bid: € 800.-