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Joseph Bail

Auction Lot 40029317
JOSEPH BAIL (Lyon, 1862-1921).
"Woman with cat".
Oil on canvas.
Signed in the lower right corner.
Measurements: 46 x 38 cm; 49,5 x 41 cm (frame).

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Estimated Value : 2,000 - 2,200 €
Live auction: 21 Apr 2026
Live auction: 21 Apr 2026 15:00
Remaining time: 27 days 17:35:23
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Next bid: 1500

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JOSEPH BAIL (Lyon, 1862-1921).
"Woman with cat".
Oil on canvas.
Signed in the lower right corner.
Measurements: 46 x 38 cm; 49,5 x 41 cm (frame).

Joseph Bail offers us an intimate scene totally characteristic of his artistic imaginary. The protagonist is a young woman seated in profile in a sober interior, dressed in a striking red dress; her posture is calm and collected, with her gaze lost, suggesting introspection, while at her side, on a stool, a small cat reinforces the sensation of daily life and discreet companionship; the soft light delicately models the face, hands and fabrics, highlighting the textures and creating a warm and restrained atmosphere, typical of Bail, where no dramatic action takes place, but a deep sense of intimacy, calm and attentive observation of the simple is conveyed.

Joseph Bail was a French realist painter known for his detailed scenes of everyday life, especially domestic interiors and kitchens, where he represented objects such as utensils, food and fabrics with great precision, standing out for his careful use of natural light and the creation of warm and intimate environments; trained in the academic tradition, his work is part of the naturalism of the late nineteenth century and, although he did not achieve the fame of other artists of his time, today he is appreciated by collectors for his technical quality and the charm of his compositions.

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