Theo Tobiasse / Rik Tokkie / Paul Tondreau

Theo Tobiasse

Israelian art can be admired at various places in my Blogs

and in fact Theo Tobiasse (France) is responsible for the

heritage of jewish art a bit similar to Marc Chagall and

in France the still active Raya Sorkine.

For people who are wondering wether if the signature

on their work is OK. This one fits the examples found on 

the internet! Edition 88 out of 99 examples.

Rik Tokkie

What really is remarkable are the subtle colour differences

used by this artist in the background opposed to the bold

paint strokes in the foreground. And keeping in mind

that this painting has to date fro the early twentieth cen-

tury one has to conclude it is a remarkable work.

A detail of this painting.

Of course his signature. Little is known about this maker.

 What a shame! Oil on board. Dimensions 25 / 35 cm.

Paul Tondreau

Though not a forefighter for modern art his way of

painting simple landscapes is intriguing.

Oil on canvas. Dimensions 60 / 60 cm.

Jan Toorop / H.J. van Trigt

Jan Toorop

Most likely an original drawing by this dutch master.

Westkapelle in the Netherlands close to where he

lived (Domburg) could be the place where this is located.

This could be a sketch for a later painting.

This signature is absolutely convincing with the 

underlining with the two dots above it. Toorop

not allways mentioned the year of production 

but most of the time he did.

H.J. van Trigt

Dune landscape watercolour of which this dutch

artist made more of at the end of his life. It was part of
a map with more remarkable works from a smaller
museum in Antwerp e.g. a Ferdinand de Braeckeleer
original litho. Work on paper. Dimensions: 25 / 35 cm.

B. Valkenburg / Louis Valtat / Pino la Vardera

Bertha Valkenburg  (1862-1922)

A very well preserved watercolour we were able to obtained

at an affordable price probably thanks to the dirt on the glass plate 

that covered this work. The colours seemed to be fainted but

in fact were not at all. A fresh watercolour to these days

allthough these kind of subjects are hardly choosen by artists

anymore. Work on paper. Dimensions: 37 / 52 cm.

And of course her signature. Most watercolours  

from her hand are around a hammer price of € 500,- 

Louis Valtat ( 1869 - 1952 )

Probably an earlier work of this post-impressionistic painter

who later worked in a fauvistic style. As with these more valuable

paintings it will be hard to be able to make a final conclusion

wether if it really is from his hand. Work on canvas 38 / 46.

In inches: 14,96 / 18,11. These dimensions seems to be 

comfortable for Valtat as they can be found more often

in auction results.

The colors are a bit difficult to catch.

The painting holds some really nice details in it and though

his later works are more "moving" he actually worked in 

quite a lot of different styles. This detail shows a bit the way

Valtat paints his "umbrellas' in other works. See below.

Suggestion plays an important role in his works.

Louis Valtat or not: This must have been painted by 

someone who is gifted and should be "on the map".

Most likely the beach umbrella's were ment by Valtat.

Pino la Vardera

A rather small but intriguing work from this Spain based

Italian painter. Though he uses a lot of colors the harmony

is still there. Oil on panel. Dimensions: 25 / 35 cm.

After some investigation his signature has been 

scratched in the paint but hardly visible.

Another work that luckily was signed though hardly readable

but in the end Vardera was clear to us and that was enough.

Oil on panel / paper. Dimensions: 25 / 35 cm. We think it to

be a farmer and a donkey heading homewards.

N. Ulyanov (1922 - 1990 ) / Vaas

VAAS (AQUAREL)  Anoniem.

This work immediately drew my attention because it has been done
quite quickly but the effect is as there has been taken a photograph.
Though anonymous I ''m planning to keep it for a while.
Work on paper. Dimensions: 50 - 60 cm.

van de Veegaete / H. Veenendaal

Marie Jose van de Veegaete

A very nice crayon to my believe were the skills of this artist

are obvious. alas, she still produces crayons of a much lesser 

quality, probably because of her age?? Good that she is still

active but it is not a real addition to her own heritage.

HENRICUS VEENENDAAL (1889 - 1972)

More than often this is the subject Henricus Veenendaal 

is known for. This particular painting has been auctioned

at Christies in Amsterdam (1997) . It is called "A view of

Giethoorn". Reasons we are sure it to be that work are

the typical dimensions and the image of course.

Oil  on canvas. Dimensions: 50 / 70,5 cm.

And his signature of course. For those who are planning

to buy a work of Henricus Veenendaal, beware as there are

two dutch painters called H. Veenendaal.

Herman Verbaere / Karel Verelst

Litho by Herman Verbaere (belgium artist)

This bigger example of his pressing works

gives a good impression about his working with light.

Work on paper. Dimensions: 45 - 55 cm.

Karel Verelst

Winterlandscape with the nice blue colours

so very reminiscent for European winters.

Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 40 / 50 cm.

Godfried Verherstraeten / Firmin Verhevick / Verner

A winter landscape in which this artist ( in a broad sense)

succeeds in transmitting the love for his country. In fact

Verherstraeten was a hairdresser but he was talented

in a lot of different fields and still a well known citizen

in Zele (Belgium) though he died in 1905.

Difficult for proper reading but once you know what is 

there things are becoming clear.

Firmin Verhevick

This watercolour is made by the Belgium artist Firmin Verhevick.

The use of colours and subjects allways makes him easily
distinguishable. Work on paper. Dimensions: 30 - 40 cm

Verner

It remained a mystery to us but searching on the internet

finally brought the solution: Joseph Werner Baer is the 

real name behind "Verner". This artist lived from 1921

until 1993. Clear to us is the influence of Raoul Dufy

the way he depicts the violins. Immediately recognizable

are the faces painted by this artist and an example can

be seen at the child on the left. Work on paper.

Dimensions: 50 / 65 cm. Probably Gouache technique.

Though not even securely painted the way a violin builder

is carving has been exposed in an obvious way.

The same counts for this client that is giving one

of the instruments a trial: Very striking!

The signature has been written in the childs' robe.

It is clear that it should be made in 1968.

Pierre Victor Verreydt / Fernand Vetcourt

Pierre Victor Verreydt (1814 - 1848) 1

This is a painting by the lesser known Pierre Victor

Verreydt. It certainly illustrates high quality no matter

what can be said about this Belgium painter.

Oil on Panel. Dimensions: 45 / 53 cm.

The beautiful expression in this detailed picture can

be studied here but also the background has been 

done with care. Due to candlelight that has been placed 

too close to this painting restaurations are needed.

Only one auction result is known about this artist.

Difficult to say wether if this is a valuable painting

as the auctioned item is a lot smaller and can be

in bad condition and what was the quality and

authenticity of the work offered. Painted in 1842.

Work from this painter can be seen in several

cathedrals in Belgium.

This detail of the head can be compared with the

picture here beyond: The yellowish color of the

old varnish layer has vanished and damages are

treated. Some investigations are left to be done.

This detail of the head makes it obvious that we're

dealing with a high quality work of art. We will

come up with the completely restored result as

the painting is in hands of a professional restorer.

The old varnish layer will be removed and a lot

of the craquele is in this layer. The wooden panel 

on which this work has been made is in pristine 

condition.

The painting again but now cleaned and restored.

It is obvious that the color blue in the upper left hand

corner is present again but the brownish colors of the 

clothes of the monk and the direct surroundings still

have the same mystery effect as before. A while ago 

we met a professional restorer at the TEFAF who 

explained the research on old wooden panels comparing

the growth each year with other genuine dated works.

Regarding the age of this painter we doubt wether it

could have been restaurated by Verreydt though not 

painted. Mabe we have a piece here of a much earlier

age what makes it even more obscure….

FERNAND VETCOURT

This painting has been titled on the reverse: Reflet sur

L' Ambleve, a small river in the east part of Belgium.

We spent many holidays there, especially in autumn and

we still have warm memories when we talk about it.

Vetcourt catches the light in a meticulous way and

in all details of the painting. The lines of the mountain and 

the reflections of them in the water gives this work

a kind of geometrical "rest'.

Fernand Vetcour was born in 1908 (Liege) and died in 2001.

Vetcour received his education in Liege (Belgium) His works

are a testimony of peace and calmth. A touch of a luministic

approach is nearly allmost there later growing into a

more synthetic treatment of the elements that play a role in 

his work. From 1944 on he was a professor at the

Academy of Art in Liege. Work on board as he more 

often did. Dimensions: 50 / 65 cm. 

More than often Vetcourt titled his works and displayed

his working adress as well. It is also present on this work

and is a determination of its' originality.