Karel Wagner (1887-1942) - Confidences moraves
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Confidences moraves, an original 1937 oil on cardboard by Karel Wagner (1887–1942) in the Social Realism style from Czechia, depicting a traditional summer scene with two women in regional dress, hand-signed in the lower right and framed, 50 cm by 65 cm.
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Artist: Karel Wagner (1887–1942)
Date: 1937 (signature and date “Wagner 1937” clearly visible in the lower right corner)
Medium: Oil on cardboard
Subject: Traditional folkloric scene depicting two women seated in regional dress (kroje), probably from Bohemia or Moravia. The thick, textured brushstrokes are very characteristic of the artist’s work during this decade.
Framing and provenance: The painting is kept in its original hand-carved wooden frame. The original paper frame-maker label on the back is intact and reads:
"ŘEZBÁŘSTVÍ, F. BÁRTA, RÁMY, TÁBOR. VLASTNÍ VÝROBA RUČNĚ ŘEZANÝCH RÁMŮ A LUSTRŮ" (Wood carving, F. Bárta, Frames, Tábor. In-house production of manually carved frames and chandeliers)
This label confirms that the work was custom-framed and handled in South Bohemia in the late 1930s, probably sold directly to a private collector from the Tábor region. This local provenance explains why the painting does not appear in recent public auction archives.
Dimensions: see photos.
Splendid 1930s–40s Bohemian-style wooden frame, hand-carved. The frame has aged, giving it an authentic and distinctive charm.
The painting itself is in perfect condition. No craquelure or flaking. No restoration.
The work will be carefully packed and shipped at the earliest opportunity.
Have fun bidding !
Artist: Karel Wagner (1887–1942)
Date: 1937 (signature and date “Wagner 1937” clearly visible in the lower right corner)
Medium: Oil on cardboard
Subject: Traditional folkloric scene depicting two women seated in regional dress (kroje), probably from Bohemia or Moravia. The thick, textured brushstrokes are very characteristic of the artist’s work during this decade.
Framing and provenance: The painting is kept in its original hand-carved wooden frame. The original paper frame-maker label on the back is intact and reads:
"ŘEZBÁŘSTVÍ, F. BÁRTA, RÁMY, TÁBOR. VLASTNÍ VÝROBA RUČNĚ ŘEZANÝCH RÁMŮ A LUSTRŮ" (Wood carving, F. Bárta, Frames, Tábor. In-house production of manually carved frames and chandeliers)
This label confirms that the work was custom-framed and handled in South Bohemia in the late 1930s, probably sold directly to a private collector from the Tábor region. This local provenance explains why the painting does not appear in recent public auction archives.
Dimensions: see photos.
Splendid 1930s–40s Bohemian-style wooden frame, hand-carved. The frame has aged, giving it an authentic and distinctive charm.
The painting itself is in perfect condition. No craquelure or flaking. No restoration.
The work will be carefully packed and shipped at the earliest opportunity.
Have fun bidding !
Details
Artist
Karel Wagner (1887-1942)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Confidences moraves
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Czechia
Year
1937
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
50 cm
Width
65 cm
Weight
3 kg
Depiction/theme
Summer scene
Style
Social Realism
Period
1930-1940
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