Bidspirit auction | Konstantin Korovin (1861-1939)

Konstantin Korovin (1861-1939) - L'Opéra, Paris. Effet du soir. Konstantin Korovin (1861-1939) | L'Opéra, Paris. Effet du soir Oil on Canvas Signed: Signed and inscribed lower left “Konstant Korovine. Paris.” Dimensions: Artwork: 60 × 79 cm | 23.6 × 31.1 in Provenance: Private collection, Boulogne-Billancourt, France. Acquired from the above. Condition: Good vintage condition; the paint surface is stable with rich, well-preserved impasto textures. Conditions of Sale: All lots are sold as is. See Section 4 of our Terms and Conditions for return policy. All inquiries must be made prior to bidding, as no further details can be provided after the sale. By placing a bid, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions in full. Shipping: Aurora & Athena does not provide in-house shipping. The successful buyer arranges shipping directly with a company of their choice. For shipments outside the EU, Spanish export tax may apply to certain higher-value artworks; no export tax applies within the EU. Any such tax is payable by the buyer. Please refer to our Shipping & Export Information page for further details. -- This vibrant and atmospheric oil on canvas is a masterful example of Konstantin Korovin’s celebrated series of Parisian cityscapes. The composition captures the bustling energy of the Place de l’Opéra at dusk, utilizing the “evening effect” (effet du soir) to dramatic results. The majestic Palais Garnier stands illuminated in the background, its architectural grandeur rendered with fluid, impasto brushstrokes that convey a sense of flickering light. In the foreground, the street teems with the silhouettes of figures and early automobiles, their forms blurred by the evening haze and the warm glow of shopfronts. Korovin’s genius for capturing the ephemeral spirit of the city is on full display. He employs a sophisticated palette of deep indigos and violets for the night sky, contrasting sharply with the ambers and reds of the urban lights. This work exemplifies his late Parisian style—emotional, spontaneous, and deeply rooted in the Impressionist tradition.