Ch. Herve (XIX) - Rastende Herde

07
days
19
hours
45
minutes
30
seconds
Current bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Carmen Íñiguez Berbeira
Expert
Estimate  € 600 - € 800
3 other people are watching this object
ITBidder 4625
€1

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 128340 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Description from the seller

Ch. Herve. France, active in the 19th century.
Resting herd in the stall interior.
Oil on wood.

Lower left signed “CH. HERVE”. 35 x 26.4 cm (13.8 x 10.4 inches).

This is the work of a specialized 19th-century genre painter whose identity in the art-historical context is not definitively established. The work stands as representative of the animal painting that was widespread in the late 19th century, focusing on the realistic rendering of rural motifs.

• Visual execution: The composition employs a deliberate light from the upper right to differentiate surfaces—in particular the wool of the sheep and the straw.

• Thematic context: The stable interior was a classic subject of the era, emphasizing a calm, almost static depiction of domestic animals in their familiar surroundings.

• Painterly execution: The artist works with an earthy color palette and a impasto application in the light areas, giving the scene solid spatial depth.

• Iconography: The depiction of the animals at the trough and the manger forms a typical snapshot of rural daily life, without pursuing a complex symbolism.

• Condition: The work is in good conservation status; the wooden support is stable and the paint layer shows age-appropriate, fine craquelure.

Seller's Story

Art dealing has been in our family: my grandfather was an art dealer, and my mother is an antique dealer. In 2017, I continued this tradition and founded the Antoni Art Dealership—with the goal of making high-quality European art accessible to a new audience. Since then, we have passionately dedicated ourselves to trading paintings from the 19th century to the present. Our portfolio is complemented by our own gallery for contemporary art, where we present and promote current artistic positions. Our expertise, cross-generational experience, and a carefully curated selection make us a special address for collectors, art lovers, and the curious.
Translated by Google Translate

Ch. Herve. France, active in the 19th century.
Resting herd in the stall interior.
Oil on wood.

Lower left signed “CH. HERVE”. 35 x 26.4 cm (13.8 x 10.4 inches).

This is the work of a specialized 19th-century genre painter whose identity in the art-historical context is not definitively established. The work stands as representative of the animal painting that was widespread in the late 19th century, focusing on the realistic rendering of rural motifs.

• Visual execution: The composition employs a deliberate light from the upper right to differentiate surfaces—in particular the wool of the sheep and the straw.

• Thematic context: The stable interior was a classic subject of the era, emphasizing a calm, almost static depiction of domestic animals in their familiar surroundings.

• Painterly execution: The artist works with an earthy color palette and a impasto application in the light areas, giving the scene solid spatial depth.

• Iconography: The depiction of the animals at the trough and the manger forms a typical snapshot of rural daily life, without pursuing a complex symbolism.

• Condition: The work is in good conservation status; the wooden support is stable and the paint layer shows age-appropriate, fine craquelure.

Seller's Story

Art dealing has been in our family: my grandfather was an art dealer, and my mother is an antique dealer. In 2017, I continued this tradition and founded the Antoni Art Dealership—with the goal of making high-quality European art accessible to a new audience. Since then, we have passionately dedicated ourselves to trading paintings from the 19th century to the present. Our portfolio is complemented by our own gallery for contemporary art, where we present and promote current artistic positions. Our expertise, cross-generational experience, and a carefully curated selection make us a special address for collectors, art lovers, and the curious.
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Artist
Ch. Herve (XIX)
Sold with frame
No
Title of artwork
Rastende Herde
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition
Height
35 cm
Width
26.4 cm
Depiction/theme
Animals
Style
Realism
Period
19th century
AustriaVerified
pro

Similar objects

For you in

Classical Art & Impressionism