2411/​154

Sigfride Bille (b. København 1877, d. s.p. 1970)

Three studies of women. Signed and dated Sigfride Bille 1909 + 1918. Pencil and watercolour on paper. Sheet size 33.5×25 cm. Unframed. (3).

Siegfriede Caroline Bille was initially educated at N.V. Dorphs Malerskole (1862–1931) from 1906 to 1909 and in 1910 at Teknisk Skole (The Technical School) in Copenhagen. Through her extensive travelling she was from an early age introduced to the international art community. She undertook study tours to Berlin in 1912, attending the Secessionsschule under Lovis Corinth (1858–1925), and Académie Ranson in Paris in 1913 as a student of Maurice Denis (1870–1943). She subsequently attended Harald Giersings Malerskole (1881–1927) in 1916 and the Kunstakademiet (The Royal Art Academy in Copenhagen) in 1930 to 1933 under Elof Risebye (1892–1961). Billes preferred motifs were landscapes, window views and flowers.

This lot is part of our ongoing theme: Pioneering Women Artists 1850-1950

This lot is subject to Artist's Royalty.
Condition

The paper has turned slightly brown. Minor tears (0.5–3.0 cm) along the sides. Minimal paper loss in corners. A few minimal damp discolourations along with a few minimal discolourations.

Additional Remarks

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Auction

Paintings, furniture and varia, 11 March 2024

Category

Prints & Drawings

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4,000–6,000 DKK

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