
Balinese women weaving in the garden, Sanur, Bali
This painting captures Balinese women engaged in traditional weaving within a lush garden setting in Sanur, reflecting Le Mayeur de Merprès's fascination with Southeast Asian culture and daily life. The work demonstrates the artist's characteristic style of depicting indigenous communities with attention to decorative detail and luminous color, influenced by his years living in Bali. The composition celebrates the integration of craft and nature in Balinese society while showcasing the artist's Post-Impressionist approach to rendering light and exotic subject matter.
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Christie's
🔨 Auction Lot
20th/21st Century Evening Sale
March 27, 2026
Estimate: $3,800,000 – $7,000,000
Sold: $6,096,000
Lot 19
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