(Joseph) SJos chippers was a Belgian artist who was born in Antwerp in 1868 and who died in Deurne in 1950. Jos was the grandson of the painter Charles Schippers. Education at the Academy in Antwerp under the direction of Brunin and P. Van Havermaet, from 1893 at the Higher Institute in Antwerp.
He was a painter, etcher of portraits, animals, figures, marines and landscapes. The monkeys are his favorite animals which he associated with human characteristics in a wide variety of scenes, all painted in a realistic style. As a great admirer of Charles Verlat, Schippers enjoyed his training at the Antwerp Academy under the direction of Leon Brunin and Pieter Van Havermaet. Jos Schippers died on December 31, 1950 in Deurne. Mentioned in BAS I and Two centuries of signatures of Belgian artists. (Piron) His paintings have sold recently for around $5,000 to $7,000. 00 USD.
The book appears to be in good condition. I have hunted the internet for information about THIS book and deGraf. IF you have information please contact me. I will be happy to take photos and forward them to you. There is ONE a torn clear tissue separation page, The cover has been bent at least once in the lower right hand corner.
The separation pages seem to be 95% intact with no tears etc.
I have done my best to edit and manipulate the photos I took to show the detail. It is quite hard to capture however.
YOU will not be disappointed with this lovely book of sketches when you have them available to look at in person.
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