German school (XX) - Alter Holzknecht
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Alter Holzknecht, an original early 20th‑century oil painting in the Impressionist style from Austria on plywood, signed and framed.
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Alter Holzknecht - Oile on plywood panel - Small Oil Painting
Artist: Anonymous - German / Austrian School, monogrammed lower left
Attribution: Original / Autograph - signed
Period: Early 20th century, ca. 1920-1930
Technique: Oil on plywood panel
Signature: Monogrammed lower left, partially covered by frame (see photo) + inscribed on verso "Alter Holzknecht" and "710"
Good vintage condition. Original colours, impasto brushwork visible, light craquelure consistent with age. Minor wear at edges covered by frame.
Frame: Original heavy plaster / gips gilt frame, Baroque style, 1920s. Good condition with patina. _Frame is plaster/gips, not polystyrene._
Dimensions:
- Painting: approx. 18 x 13 cm (7 x 5 inch)
- Framed: approx. 26 x 21 x 4 cm
- Weight: approx. 0.8 - 1.4 kg (plaster frame is heavy)
Provenance: Private collection, acquired from German / Austrian estate
> Lovely small impressionist oil on plywood panel, titled on the reverse "Alter Holzknecht".
> Austrian / German school, early 20th century, ca. 1920-1930.
> Expressive brushwork, beautiful impasto on the white shirt and face.
> Monogrammed lower left (partially hidden by the frame), inscribed on verso.
> In its original heavy plaster gilt frame.
> A charming small cabinet painting, not a modern print.
> Good vintage condition - please see detailed photos.
Alter Holzknecht - Oile on plywood panel - Small Oil Painting
Artist: Anonymous - German / Austrian School, monogrammed lower left
Attribution: Original / Autograph - signed
Period: Early 20th century, ca. 1920-1930
Technique: Oil on plywood panel
Signature: Monogrammed lower left, partially covered by frame (see photo) + inscribed on verso "Alter Holzknecht" and "710"
Good vintage condition. Original colours, impasto brushwork visible, light craquelure consistent with age. Minor wear at edges covered by frame.
Frame: Original heavy plaster / gips gilt frame, Baroque style, 1920s. Good condition with patina. _Frame is plaster/gips, not polystyrene._
Dimensions:
- Painting: approx. 18 x 13 cm (7 x 5 inch)
- Framed: approx. 26 x 21 x 4 cm
- Weight: approx. 0.8 - 1.4 kg (plaster frame is heavy)
Provenance: Private collection, acquired from German / Austrian estate
> Lovely small impressionist oil on plywood panel, titled on the reverse "Alter Holzknecht".
> Austrian / German school, early 20th century, ca. 1920-1930.
> Expressive brushwork, beautiful impasto on the white shirt and face.
> Monogrammed lower left (partially hidden by the frame), inscribed on verso.
> In its original heavy plaster gilt frame.
> A charming small cabinet painting, not a modern print.
> Good vintage condition - please see detailed photos.
Details
Artist
German school (XX)
Sold with frame
Yes
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Alter Holzknecht
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Austria
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
26 cm
Width
21 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Impressionism
Period
1920-1930
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