Ernest Biéler (1863-1948) grew up in Lausanne and studied art in Paris. The retrospective shows his early impressionist work and symbolist and realistic artworks. Many of his paintings were influenced by the Art Nouveau style. He also designed furniture. Chairs, painted wall decorations and a secular glass window are also on show.
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Also represented at the auction, at Christie’s London on June 21-22, are smaller gems providing a more intimate picture of the life of Beyeler and his wife Hildy. The proceeds will benefit the Beyeler Foundation museum near Basel. The auction will take place as part of Christie’s major Evening and Day sales of Impressionist and…
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