Charles Bert (American 1873-?) - Abstract composition III






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Abstract composition III is a 1930s mixed-media gouache work by American artist Charles Bert (1873–?), depicting architecture; it is hand signed, 30.2 cm high by 20.8 cm wide, weighs 0.3 kg, originates from the United States, an original edition, and is sold by Gallery in fair condition.
Description from the seller
Charles Bert (1873-?) - Abstract composition III
Gouache - Hand signed
Abstract avant-garde composition created in 1930s by American artist Charles Bert (born 1873 Milwaukee - died in Lyme, Connecticut, USA). Pupil of Cincinnati Art Gall. , Art League in New York and Academy Julian in Paris. Similar kompositon by Bert was sold by Dobiaschofsky Auctionhouse (Switzerland) on 5.11.1999, Lot 345.
Literature: Hans Vollmer "Artist Lexicon of 20 century"(in german), Seemann, Leipzig, 1953
Provenance : French private collection.
Inscription: signed Bert lower right.
Technique: Gouache on card board, unframed.
Measurements: w 7 7/8" x h 11 4/5" (20,8 x 30,2 cm)
Condition: fair original condition, wear consistent with age and use.
Seller's Story
Charles Bert (1873-?) - Abstract composition III
Gouache - Hand signed
Abstract avant-garde composition created in 1930s by American artist Charles Bert (born 1873 Milwaukee - died in Lyme, Connecticut, USA). Pupil of Cincinnati Art Gall. , Art League in New York and Academy Julian in Paris. Similar kompositon by Bert was sold by Dobiaschofsky Auctionhouse (Switzerland) on 5.11.1999, Lot 345.
Literature: Hans Vollmer "Artist Lexicon of 20 century"(in german), Seemann, Leipzig, 1953
Provenance : French private collection.
Inscription: signed Bert lower right.
Technique: Gouache on card board, unframed.
Measurements: w 7 7/8" x h 11 4/5" (20,8 x 30,2 cm)
Condition: fair original condition, wear consistent with age and use.
