Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Constant Permeke considered his 'Woman cutting the bread' (De broodsnijdster, 1927) as one of his most loved paintings and refused to part with it. Three years after Permeke passed away, in 1952, his children renounced one of his most famous masterpieces. An Antwerp diamond merchant became the new owner, who shortly after emigrated to the United States. Museum directors and official instances lost track of 'Woman cutting the bread'.
In 1987 the painting came into the hands of a Belgian collector. After being privately owned for over 30 years – and prior to that being in the US for over 30 years – today, Permeke's exceptional canvas is available on the art market again, in the BRAFA in the Galleries exhibition at Oscar De Vos in Sint-Martens-Latem. The art connoisseur has a deep-rooted passion for modern Flemish art dating from 1880 to 1940. His gallery opened in 1968, focusing on Latem School paintings, drawings and sculptures.
#BRAFAintheGalleries (27 - 31 January 2021) is a creative alternative to the BRAFA Art Fair at Tour & Taxis in Brussels, which has been postponed to January 2022. 129 art dealers spread across 14 countries and 38 cities, present online and in their galleries, objects and artworks selected for BRAFA 2021 in the best possible conditions. Prior to your/any visit, please check the sanitary regulations currently in force in your country. Learn more and discover all artworks and videos on www.brafa.art
Constant Permeke considered his 'Woman cutting the bread' (De broodsnijdster, 1927) as one of his most loved paintings and refused to part with it. Three years after Permeke passed away, in 1952, his children renounced one of his most famous masterpieces. An Antwerp diamond merchant became the new owner, who shortly after emigrated to the United States. Museum directors and official instances lost track of 'Woman cutting the bread'.
In 1987 the painting came into the hands of a Belgian collector. After being privately owned for over 30 years – and prior to that being in the US for over 30 years – today, Permeke's exceptional canvas is available on the art market again, in the BRAFA in the Galleries exhibition at Oscar De Vos in Sint-Martens-Latem. The art connoisseur has a deep-rooted passion for modern Flemish art dating from 1880 to 1940. His gallery opened in 1968, focusing on Latem School paintings, drawings and sculptures.
#BRAFAintheGalleries (27 - 31 January 2021) is a creative alternative to the BRAFA Art Fair at Tour & Taxis in Brussels, which has been postponed to January 2022. 129 art dealers spread across 14 countries and 38 cities, present online and in their galleries, objects and artworks selected for BRAFA 2021 in the best possible conditions. Prior to your/any visit, please check the sanitary regulations currently in force in your country. Learn more and discover all artworks and videos on www.brafa.art
