Henry Émilien Rousseau
(French, 1875–1933)
Group of riders in a covered street
, 1902
Sale 869 - American & European Art
May 3, 2021
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$15,000 -
$20,000
Sold for $34,375
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Henry Émilien Rousseau
(French, 1875–1933)
Group of riders in a covered street
, 1902oil on canvas
signed H.E. Rousseau and dated (lower left)
17 ½ x 21 ½ inches.
In October and November of 1902, Rousseau traveled to Tunisia. This artwork was likely inspired by his stay in Tunis at this time. A preparatory watercolor is currently held in the archives of the Association Henri Rousseau.
Provenance:
The artist
Mr. Printz, Brooklyn, New York, acquired directly from the artist, 1902
Newman Galleries, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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