Vilhelm Bille, Nocturne with Sailboats, Antique Oil Painting

19th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This fine 19th-century nocturne by Danish marine artist Vilhelm Bille (1864-1908) evokes the tranquillity of the ocean at night. A fishing boat is returning to the beach under the shimmering glow of a full moon. A figure stands at the bow.

Vilhelm Bille was an accomplished painter of marine scenes and the son of Carl Ludwig Bille (1815-1898) - a master of the art. Artistic families are fascinating and it’s always interesting to contrast and compare generational developments. Oftentimes, the sons or daughters of successful painters produce works that lack the spirit of the elders. However, here, with Vilhelm, we see an inherited love for sailing and deep respect for those working at sea. His own son, Willy, also became a marine painter.

Signed/dated and framed.

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Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 17½” x 19½” / 45cm x 50cm

Year of creation: c. 1870

Condition: Artwork presents well. Frame with some wear.

Artist’s auction highlight: £5,482 achieved for an oil painting in 2000.

Physical Dimensions

Height

50cm (19.69")

Width

45cm (17.72")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA927153

Description

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Vilhelm Bille was an accomplished painter of marine scenes and the son of Carl Ludwig Bille (1815-1898) - a master of the art.

Brave Fine Art

Artistic families are fascinating and it’s always interesting to contrast and compare generational developments. Oftentimes, the sons or daughters of successful painters produce works that lack the spirit of the elders. However, here, with Vilhelm, we see an inherited love for sailing and deep respect for those working at sea. His own son, Willy, also became a marine painter.