Charles Bert (1873-?) - Abstract composition II

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Abstract composition II, gouache on cardboard by American artist Charles Bert (1873-?), from the 1930s, hand signed, United States, dimensions 30.2 cm high by 20.8 cm wide, in fair original condition.

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Description from the seller

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

Fine Art Gallery "ALTE KUNST", the member of CINOA (International Confederation of Art and Antique Dealers Associations), associated member of Sotheby's. Alte Kunst specializes in buying and selling East and West European Art from the 17th to the middle of 20th centuries by international and local known artists. We have long years of experience selling artworks to major public museums and international private collectors. With a large private client base and bright specialization we offer a warm and correct environment for you to buy and sell fine art in our gallery in the heart of old Vienna. GUARANTEE: As with all the art that we sell, unless explicitly stated otherwise, the works/objects are guaranteed to be as described. At the request of the buyer to purchase will be attached the certificate of authenticy. Please note: most of the works that we offer, are old and NOT REPLICS, some of them have been restored or may have defects that come with age. In the descriptions we give our BEST opinion to the condition of the work. Please have in mind, that the frames of paintings will be shipped with the paintings together, but are not the object of sale, therefore the condition of the frames can not be 100% guaranteed.

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

Fine Art Gallery "ALTE KUNST", the member of CINOA (International Confederation of Art and Antique Dealers Associations), associated member of Sotheby's. Alte Kunst specializes in buying and selling East and West European Art from the 17th to the middle of 20th centuries by international and local known artists. We have long years of experience selling artworks to major public museums and international private collectors. With a large private client base and bright specialization we offer a warm and correct environment for you to buy and sell fine art in our gallery in the heart of old Vienna. GUARANTEE: As with all the art that we sell, unless explicitly stated otherwise, the works/objects are guaranteed to be as described. At the request of the buyer to purchase will be attached the certificate of authenticy. Please note: most of the works that we offer, are old and NOT REPLICS, some of them have been restored or may have defects that come with age. In the descriptions we give our BEST opinion to the condition of the work. Please have in mind, that the frames of paintings will be shipped with the paintings together, but are not the object of sale, therefore the condition of the frames can not be 100% guaranteed.

Details

Artist
Charles Bert (1873-?)
Sold with frame
No
Sold by
Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Abstract composition II
Technique
Gouache
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
United States
Condition
Fair condition
Height
30.2 cm
Width
20.8 cm
Weight
0.3 kg
Depiction/theme
Architecture
Style
Abstract
Period
1930-1940
AustriaVerified
438
Objects sold
94.74%
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