3386 - Ribaupierre, François de

Ribaupierre, François de 1886 Clarens – 1981 La Tour-de-Peilz The Loom Tempera on hardboard Monogrammed lower left: F.de R. Framed 78.5 × 102.5 cm François de Ribaupierre was a versatile Swiss artist who made a name for himself as a painter, sculptor, and stained-glass artist. After training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Geneva, he continued his studies in Munich and Florence. His artistic work is closely tied to Western Switzerland, particularly the Valais, whose landscapes, people, and traditional customs provided him with lasting inspiration. Beginning in 1907, his travels took him to the Lötschental and the Val d’Hérens, where he artistically captured the traditional culture of the mountain people. Three women and a boy in peasant clothing are gathered around a loom in a simple room. In quiet concentration, they go about their communal craft, immersed in the steady rhythm of weaving. The composition derives its impact from the tranquility of the moment and the human presence: the figures blend harmoniously into the space, and their movements appear natural and unhurried. A soft, even light connects the group with its surroundings and underscores the contemplative mood of the scene. Auction Date: November 28, 2026 Approximate Auction Time: 5:20 p.m. CET