Lot

19

ELMYR DE HORY (Budapest, 1906 - Ibiza, 1976)."In the manner of Van Dongen".Oil on canvas.Signed in

In 13th July - 19th and 20th century paintings

This auction is live! You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction.
You have been outbid. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid.
Your bid or registration is pending approval with the auctioneer. Please check your email account for more details.
Unfortunately, your registration has been declined by the auctioneer. You can contact the auctioneer on +34 93 246 32 41 for more information.
You are the current highest bidder! To be sure to win, log in for the live auction broadcast on or increase your max bid.
Leave a bid now! Your registration has been successful.
Sorry, bidding has ended on this item. We have thousands of new lots everyday, start a new search.
Bidding on this auction has not started. Please register now so you are approved to bid when auction starts.
1/5
ELMYR DE HORY (Budapest, 1906 - Ibiza, 1976)."In the manner of Van Dongen".Oil on canvas.Signed in - Image 1 of 5
ELMYR DE HORY (Budapest, 1906 - Ibiza, 1976)."In the manner of Van Dongen".Oil on canvas.Signed in - Image 2 of 5
ELMYR DE HORY (Budapest, 1906 - Ibiza, 1976)."In the manner of Van Dongen".Oil on canvas.Signed in - Image 3 of 5
ELMYR DE HORY (Budapest, 1906 - Ibiza, 1976)."In the manner of Van Dongen".Oil on canvas.Signed in - Image 4 of 5
ELMYR DE HORY (Budapest, 1906 - Ibiza, 1976)."In the manner of Van Dongen".Oil on canvas.Signed in - Image 5 of 5
ELMYR DE HORY (Budapest, 1906 - Ibiza, 1976)."In the manner of Van Dongen".Oil on canvas.Signed in - Image 1 of 5
ELMYR DE HORY (Budapest, 1906 - Ibiza, 1976)."In the manner of Van Dongen".Oil on canvas.Signed in - Image 2 of 5
ELMYR DE HORY (Budapest, 1906 - Ibiza, 1976)."In the manner of Van Dongen".Oil on canvas.Signed in - Image 3 of 5
ELMYR DE HORY (Budapest, 1906 - Ibiza, 1976)."In the manner of Van Dongen".Oil on canvas.Signed in - Image 4 of 5
ELMYR DE HORY (Budapest, 1906 - Ibiza, 1976)."In the manner of Van Dongen".Oil on canvas.Signed in - Image 5 of 5
Interested in the price of this lot?
Subscribe to the price guide
Barcelona
ELMYR DE HORY (Budapest, 1906 - Ibiza, 1976).
"In the manner of Van Dongen".
Oil on canvas.
Signed in the upper left corner.
Very good state of conservation.
Measurements: 61 x 50 cm.
Elmyr de Hory, born Elémer Albert Hoffmann, was a famous Hungarian painter and forger, author of more than a thousand false works and protagonist of the book "Fake", by Clifford Irving. He also appeared in Orson Welles' documentary "F for Fake" (1974). More than a forger, De Hory was a master at imitating the styles of famous painters. In fact, he painted the pictures but did not sign them, his dealer being the one who imitated the signatures of the masters. He would begin to sign his own name when his fame as a forger was already a valuable asset. His biography is confusing, as he falsified it himself, adding fantastic details such as his supposed aristocratic origins. He trained at the Heinmann Academy in Munich and in 1926 moved to Paris, where he entered the Académie de la Grande Chaumière, where his teacher was Fernand Léger. He subsequently returned to his native Hungary, where he ended up in prison for political reasons. Released during the Second World War, he was imprisoned again within a year. He managed to escape and return to Paris, where he discovered his ability to imitate the style of notable artists. He then began to sell reproductions of Picasso as originals, and soon began to create original work in the style of various authors, rather than reproducing existing works. In 1946 De Hory travelled with a dealer to South America, selling his fake works, and then settled in the United States, first between Los Angeles and New York and later in Miami. During these years he tried to make a living with his own original work, but found no market for it and was forced to concentrate on the fake pieces. In 1959 he returned to Paris and resumed his association with Fernand Legros, a dealer with whom he had already worked in America. In 1962 he moved permanently to Ibiza, from where he continued to send his works to Legros in exchange for a monthly salary. Some dealers and experts then began to detect his forgeries, which led to an investigation by Interpol. Eventually his dealers, Legros and Lessard, were imprisoned for fraud, while De Hory was on the run in Australia. Finally, tired, he returned to Spain, where he was convicted in 1968. However, he was never charged with forgery, mainly for lack of evidence.
ELMYR DE HORY (Budapest, 1906 - Ibiza, 1976).
"In the manner of Van Dongen".
Oil on canvas.
Signed in the upper left corner.
Very good state of conservation.
Measurements: 61 x 50 cm.
Elmyr de Hory, born Elémer Albert Hoffmann, was a famous Hungarian painter and forger, author of more than a thousand false works and protagonist of the book "Fake", by Clifford Irving. He also appeared in Orson Welles' documentary "F for Fake" (1974). More than a forger, De Hory was a master at imitating the styles of famous painters. In fact, he painted the pictures but did not sign them, his dealer being the one who imitated the signatures of the masters. He would begin to sign his own name when his fame as a forger was already a valuable asset. His biography is confusing, as he falsified it himself, adding fantastic details such as his supposed aristocratic origins. He trained at the Heinmann Academy in Munich and in 1926 moved to Paris, where he entered the Académie de la Grande Chaumière, where his teacher was Fernand Léger. He subsequently returned to his native Hungary, where he ended up in prison for political reasons. Released during the Second World War, he was imprisoned again within a year. He managed to escape and return to Paris, where he discovered his ability to imitate the style of notable artists. He then began to sell reproductions of Picasso as originals, and soon began to create original work in the style of various authors, rather than reproducing existing works. In 1946 De Hory travelled with a dealer to South America, selling his fake works, and then settled in the United States, first between Los Angeles and New York and later in Miami. During these years he tried to make a living with his own original work, but found no market for it and was forced to concentrate on the fake pieces. In 1959 he returned to Paris and resumed his association with Fernand Legros, a dealer with whom he had already worked in America. In 1962 he moved permanently to Ibiza, from where he continued to send his works to Legros in exchange for a monthly salary. Some dealers and experts then began to detect his forgeries, which led to an investigation by Interpol. Eventually his dealers, Legros and Lessard, were imprisoned for fraud, while De Hory was on the run in Australia. Finally, tired, he returned to Spain, where he was convicted in 1968. However, he was never charged with forgery, mainly for lack of evidence.

13th July - 19th and 20th century paintings

Sale Date(s)
Venue Address
Aragón 346, Barcelona
Calle Velázquez 7, Madrid
Carrer de Cirilo Amorós 55, Valencia
Barcelona
08009
Spain

General delivery information available from the auctioneer

Setdart offers Worldwide shipping 

PICK UP IN ROOM: You can come and pick up your lots in our offices (Barcelona, Madrid or Valencia). At the moment of the withdrawal, you will be able to accept the current conditions of the lot by means of a document that you will sign.


YOU CAN SEND ANOTHER PERSON TO PICK UP: This person must present a signed authorization that you can find in our web page by accessing from BUY AT SETDART- LOGISTICS-DOWNLOAD AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENT. You can also send an e-mail with the requested data in AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENT to admin@setdart.com

 

Important Information

25% buyer´s premium

21% buyer´s premium at www.setdart.com 

Terms & Conditions

The maximum period to pay the lots is 7 working days. You can pay either via bank transfer or with credit card through our platform www.setdart.com (we only accept VISA or Mastercard).

BUYER´S PREMIUM: 22% Hammer price + 21% VAT from the buyer´s premium

If your piece has more than 100 years, our Ministry of Culture requires an export certificate in order for the piece to leave the country. Note that if the piece goes inside the EU, there is no cost for the export certificate. If the piece goes outside the EU, there is a cost for the export certificate. You can find more information in our Ministry of Culture website: https://www.culturaydeporte.gob.es/en/cultura/patrimonio/exportacionimportacion/exportacion/tasas.html 


INQUIRIES: admin@setdart.com

Setdart guides you through the entire process, from the time of award to the day you receive your lot. Our logistics team will be happy to manage your transport, and will advise you on the best shipping method with professionals from the sector used to handling works of art and jewelry.

 

WE OFFER WORLDWIDE DOOR TO DOOR SHIPPING


PICK UP IN ROOM: You can come and pick up your lots in our offices. At the moment of the withdrawal, you will be able to accept the current conditions of the lot by means of a document that you will sign.


YOU CAN SEND ANOTHER PERSON TO PICK UP: This person must present a signed authorization that you can find in our web page by accessing from BUY AT SETDART-LOGISTICS-DOWNLOAD AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENT. You can also send an e-mail with the requested data in AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENT to admin@setdart.com


SETDART IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STATE OF THE PARTS ONCE THEY LEAVE OUR FACILITIES. MRW SHIPMENTS: Once the payment is made, your lot will be packed for shipment, the logistics department will send you an e-mail notifying you of the day it leaves our warehouse, changes of address cannot be made after receiving this e-mail. 

INSURANCE INCIDENTS: Coverage for the value of the auction up to 3000 ? per shipment, if the value of the auction is higher, Setdart will send you a quote including the additional insurance. The insurance company WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SHIPMENT THAT EXCEEDS THAT AMOUNT AND IS NOT FULLY INSURED. MRW INCIDENTS: Maximum notification 48 hours after receipt, after which the insurance company WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE AND NO CLAIMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

E-MAIL LOGISTICS: logistica@setdart.com


PICK UP YOUR MESSAGES: You can send your own messaging, prior notice via e-mail that your shipment is ready, please note 3 or 4 days in advance. This type of shipment is packaged so Setdart will provide you with a quote.


EXPENSES FOR STORAGE: We inform you that if the purchased lot is not picked up within a month, you will be charged 30€ per week per lot. Setdart Online S.L., owner of the web site "setdart.com", "setdart.net" and "setdart.org", acts as a company of Spanish nationality inscribed in the Volume 36955, sheet 182, page B-293056 of the Mercantile Registry, with registered office at Calle Aragó

 

 

 

See Full Terms And Conditions