Wilhelm Sohn (1830-1899), Attributed to - Portrait
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Portrait, a 19th-century oil on canvas portrait from Germany, sold with a period frame.
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Wilhelm Sohn (1830–1899) – Fine 19th Century Female Portrait – Oil on Canvas
Description
Artist & Context:
Artist: Wilhelm Sohn
Lifespan & Nationality: 1830–1899, German
Art Movement / Style: Academic Realism / Düsseldorf School of Painting
Artwork Details:
Title: Portrait of a Young Woman
Period: Second half of the 19th Century (c. 1860–1880)
Medium / Technique: Oil on canvas
Attribution: Confidently attributed / Signed by Wilhelm Sohn
Signature & Inscriptions:
Signature: Signed by the artist as "M. Sohn Df." (Düsseldorf).
Gallery Stamp / Label: Features an authentic historical gallery seal/label on the reverse: Gustav Gerstenberger, Chemnitz (est. 1847).
Provenance & History:
Private European collection. Acquired from a historical gallery (Gustav Gerstenberger, Chemnitz) and kept in private family ownership.
Condition:
Overall Condition: Very good antique condition for its age.
Details: Authentic light surface craquelure consistent with 19th-century oil paintings. The canvas is stable with rich colors. Presented in an ornate, high-quality period frame with minor light age-related wear.
Stylistic Remarks:
A captivating portrait showcasing the refined technique of the Düsseldorf School. The artist demonstrates exceptional mastery of light and shadow (chiaroscuro), giving the sitter an elegant, introspective, and timeless presence.
Wilhelm Sohn (1830–1899) – Fine 19th Century Female Portrait – Oil on Canvas
Description
Artist & Context:
Artist: Wilhelm Sohn
Lifespan & Nationality: 1830–1899, German
Art Movement / Style: Academic Realism / Düsseldorf School of Painting
Artwork Details:
Title: Portrait of a Young Woman
Period: Second half of the 19th Century (c. 1860–1880)
Medium / Technique: Oil on canvas
Attribution: Confidently attributed / Signed by Wilhelm Sohn
Signature & Inscriptions:
Signature: Signed by the artist as "M. Sohn Df." (Düsseldorf).
Gallery Stamp / Label: Features an authentic historical gallery seal/label on the reverse: Gustav Gerstenberger, Chemnitz (est. 1847).
Provenance & History:
Private European collection. Acquired from a historical gallery (Gustav Gerstenberger, Chemnitz) and kept in private family ownership.
Condition:
Overall Condition: Very good antique condition for its age.
Details: Authentic light surface craquelure consistent with 19th-century oil paintings. The canvas is stable with rich colors. Presented in an ornate, high-quality period frame with minor light age-related wear.
Stylistic Remarks:
A captivating portrait showcasing the refined technique of the Düsseldorf School. The artist demonstrates exceptional mastery of light and shadow (chiaroscuro), giving the sitter an elegant, introspective, and timeless presence.
Details
Artist
Wilhelm Sohn (1830-1899)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Owner or reseller
Attribution
Attributed to
Title of artwork
Portrait
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition
Height
30 cm
Width
36 cm
Weight
20 g
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Realism
Period
19th century
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