Olympia Auctions Fine Paintings and Works on Paper Auction
Includes The ‘Madonna of 'The Miracle' with self-portrait’ by Gaudier-Brzeska (Ad)
The ‘Madonna of the Miracle with self-portrait’ by Gaudier-Brzeska in the Fine Paintings and Works on Paper auction on 14th June has a fascinating West London connection. It was inspired by a huge theatrical production at Olympia Exhibition Halls, an extravaganza with a cast of 1700 called ‘The Miracle’. In early 1912 Gaudier-Brzeska was commissioned to make a plaster of the leading actress– Maria Carmi – in her role as the Madonna by Mr & Mrs Thomas Leman Hare who lived in Greenash, an imposing Arts and Crafts movement house on Chiswick Mall. The Leman Hares subsequently commissioned the artist to paint himself with the plaster in oil. The painting has come full circle, returning to Olympia to be offered for sale at Olympia Auctions. |
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Fine Paintings, Works on Paper & Sculpture Auction |
14th June 2023
Viewing Days
Sunday 11th June: 12.00 noon to 4.00pm
Monday 12th June: 10.00am to 7.00pm
Tuesday 13th June: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Please contact Adrian Biddell for further information
pictures@olympiaauctions.com | 020 7806 5541
Olympia Auctions’ Fine paintings and Works on Paper department have a busy Autumn ahead, with sales including the Artists’ Studio Sale, Modern and Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art, and Fine Paintings, Works on Paper and Sculpture.
All departments are currently welcoming consignments and have regular Valuation Days every Tuesday at their premises in Olympia on 25 Blythe Road, London W14 0PD from 10:00am – 5:00pm. If you have an item you would like to have valued, bring it to Olympia Auctions and their specialists will provide free valuations
for probate, insurance or to sell at auction.
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June 8, 2023
