S.B. (XX) - Children with dog





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Oil on canvas titled "Children with dog", signed at bottom right by S.B. (XX), 1950, in good condition, measuring 88 × 78 cm and about 2 kg, a portrait of two children with a dog in a lush outdoor green setting, from Germany, in the Post-Impressionism style, sold with the original gilded frame.
Description from the seller
Atmospheric and refined oil painting – European figurative school, mid-20th century
A particularly charming and emotionally charged oil painting that depicts an intimate scene of two children in the company of a dog, situated in a lush, green outdoor setting. The work exudes a sense of innocence, calm, and connection, and subtly conveys a timeless narrative.
The painter employs an expressive yet controlled brushwork, combined with a lively but harmonious color palette. The composition is carefully built and testifies to a strong mastery of light, mood, and figuration. The whole aligns stylistically with European figurative painting from the mid-20th century.
The painting is signed bottom right and is presented in its original gilded wooden frame, which elegantly frames the work and enhances its classical appearance.
Specifications:
Technique: oil on canvas
Canvas dimensions: ca. 88 × 78 cm
Signed: yes, bottom right
Frame: original gilded wooden frame
Condition:
The work is in good, authentic vintage condition. There are light, age-related traces, including small areas of paint wear, subtle surface texture, and minimal frame signs of use. These characteristics are in line with the age of the work and contribute to its character and authenticity. They do not detract from the aesthetic and decorative quality.
Additional qualities:
Authentic and original artwork
Atmospheric, narrative depiction with emotional depth
Strong decorative presence, suitable for both classical and eclectic interiors
Attractive for lovers and collectors of figurative painting
This work forms an elegant and timeless whole and lends itself well as a central piece within a refined interior.
We ask you to study the photos carefully, as they are an integral part of the description.
Atmospheric and refined oil painting – European figurative school, mid-20th century
A particularly charming and emotionally charged oil painting that depicts an intimate scene of two children in the company of a dog, situated in a lush, green outdoor setting. The work exudes a sense of innocence, calm, and connection, and subtly conveys a timeless narrative.
The painter employs an expressive yet controlled brushwork, combined with a lively but harmonious color palette. The composition is carefully built and testifies to a strong mastery of light, mood, and figuration. The whole aligns stylistically with European figurative painting from the mid-20th century.
The painting is signed bottom right and is presented in its original gilded wooden frame, which elegantly frames the work and enhances its classical appearance.
Specifications:
Technique: oil on canvas
Canvas dimensions: ca. 88 × 78 cm
Signed: yes, bottom right
Frame: original gilded wooden frame
Condition:
The work is in good, authentic vintage condition. There are light, age-related traces, including small areas of paint wear, subtle surface texture, and minimal frame signs of use. These characteristics are in line with the age of the work and contribute to its character and authenticity. They do not detract from the aesthetic and decorative quality.
Additional qualities:
Authentic and original artwork
Atmospheric, narrative depiction with emotional depth
Strong decorative presence, suitable for both classical and eclectic interiors
Attractive for lovers and collectors of figurative painting
This work forms an elegant and timeless whole and lends itself well as a central piece within a refined interior.
We ask you to study the photos carefully, as they are an integral part of the description.

