Subasta Bidspirit | Georges Scott (1873 - 1943)

Georges Scott (1873 - 1943) - The Sabre Dance. Georges Scott (1873–1943) | France “The Sabre Dance”, n.d. Gouache on paper Signed lower left “Georges Scott.” Dimensions: Frame: 37 × 50 cm | 14.6 × 19.7 in Artwork: 27.3 × 34.1 cm | 10.7 × 13.4 in Provenance: Acquired by the current owner at Flanders Auctions as Lot 199 from “The Collection of Berko Fine Paintings – Part 2.” Condition: Good vintage condition with some signs of wear. Framed. Shipping: Aurora & Athena does not ship in-house but assists buyers in arranging shipping with trusted providers. Coordination starts after full payment, with all costs and risks on the buyer. Estimated delivery: Within the EU: 3–7 days | Outside the EU: Approx. 2–4 weeks (destination-dependent). -- Step into the drama of The Sabre Dance, a vivid gouache by Georges Scott that captures the theatrical energy of a 19th-century salon performance. Amid swirling smoke and top-hatted spectators, a poised dancer commands the stage with striking elegance and motion. Executed with swift washes and luminous contrasts, the work evokes flickering gaslight and the charged atmosphere of Belle Époque spectacle. A rare example of Scott’s genre scenes, the painting bridges fine art and cultural commentary, offering a nuanced glimpse into Orientalist fascination. Its gallery labels from Berko and Kunstlijsten Fr. De Leeuw underscore its collectible significance.