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MID CENTURY ORIENTALIST PAINTING BY EMILE DECKERS - Emile Deckers, Belgian, 1885 to 1968, an oil on artist board painting depicting a portrait of a young Algerian woman, 1951. Signed by the artist and dated on the lower right. Housed in an old richly decorated gilt wood and gesso frame. Provenance: Nye and Company, Estate Treasures Auction, 03.02.2022, lot 85. Note: Emile Deckers studied at the l Academie des Beaux-Arts de Liege, Belgium. He was a student of Carolus Duran and Evariste Charpentier. After spending a short period in Paris, he moved to Algiers in 1921. Known primarily as an Orientalist painter, Deckers showed his work at the Salon des Artistes Francais in 1930. His works are in Museums in Europe, Egypt and Algeria. Deckers painted the style of the fine art academies of his time, rich in realism, colorful, and serious attention to detail. One of a kind artwork. Antique And Vintage European Fine Art And Wall Decor Collectibles. Dimensions: Frame 27 x 21 1/4 in. Image 20 3/4 x 15 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition: Overall good antique condition. Signs of wear and Age. Refer to photos. Sold as is.