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Tom Poelmans — The sixth sense
Tom Poelmans

The sixth sense

2021

A hauntingly evocative oil painting by Belgian artist Tom Poelmans, *The Sixth Sense* invites the viewer into a world suspended between reality and the subconscious. Rendered with Poelmans' signature meticulous technique on panel, the work explores themes of perception and hidden awareness beyond ordinary human senses. Housed in the artist's own handcrafted frame, the piece stands as a complete, unified object — a hallmark of Poelmans' deeply personal and immersive approach to his craft.

Medium
oil on panel, in artist's frame
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Painted in 2021, in Belgium. Exhibition History: Brussels, rodolphe janssen, ;

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction

March 3, 2026

Estimate: $1,000$1,500

Sold: $1,419

Lot 149

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Tom Poelmans, The sixth sense, 2021

A hauntingly evocative oil painting by Belgian artist Tom Poelmans, *The Sixth Sense* invites the viewer into a world suspended between reality and the subconscious. Rendered with Poelmans' signature meticulous technique on panel, the work explores themes of perception and hidden awareness beyond ordinary human senses. Housed in the artist's own handcrafted frame, the piece stands as a complete, unified object — a hallmark of Poelmans' deeply personal and immersive approach to his craft.

Medium
oil on panel, in artist's frame
Dimensions
41.2 x 61 cm
Year
2021
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figurative Realism, Belgian Artist, Male Artist, Intimate Format, Mysterious Mood, Contemporary Artist, Muted Tones, Framed Artwork, Psychological Portrait, Oil On Panel, Symbolism

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