Inaugural Fine and Decorative Arts Sale
Lot 128:
Description
GERMAN SCHOOL MOUNTAINSCAPE OF CATTLE AND SHEEP, circa 19th century, unsigned. Oil on panel.
[frame] 23” H x 25 3/4” W x 4 1/2” D; [panel] 10 1/2” H x 13 1/2” W
A crisply detailed and bright Alpine landscape that captures the meanderings of a hiker through the mountains. He wanders past a small hovel of a home around which two sheep and three cows rest lazily in the sun. High chroma with vivid colors, the use of light is remarkable; shadows cast by the nearby clouds shade the forefront of the brilliant green grass and diverse foliage. We just had this professionally conserved in 2015 prior to cataloging it, the surface in pristine condition and ready to be enjoyed for another decade. The frame is of the period and possibly original to the painting, a complex and gorgeous carved beauty. This is a moving scene that brings life to whatever setting it becomes a part of.
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Condition: Panel has a gentle curve (see gap between frame and panel). Clean and vibrant surface, professionally conserved in 2015, minor inpainting under UV, perhaps 5%. Frame with some element loss on left side, gaps in frame corners, gilding touchups.
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Dimensions: 23 x 25.75 x 4.5 in
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