German school (XIX) - Figures in a vast landscape

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Figures in a vast landscape, a 19th‑century oil painting from Germany, in excellent condition and sold with its frame.

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Description from the seller

European School, around 1890

Figures in a vast landscape
Medium: Oil on panel
Dimensions: 28.5 x 35.5 cm
Signature: no visible signature found, verso inscribed V. IIsemann (as being the owner of the painting).

Provenance: Acquired through a paternal uncle by marriage of the previous owner's father. This man was the head chef of the German Emperor Wilhelm II. When Emperor Wilhelm II fled to the Netherlands in 1918, he brought his staff with him, including his chief aide-de-camp, Sigurd von Ilsemann. Von Ilsemann remained loyal to the Emperor until his death. Other members of the staff who accompanied him included ladies-in-waiting, cooks, and other support personnel.

In great condition

In its original, heavily ornamented wooden frame with elaborate molding: 52 x 59 cm

European School, around 1890

Figures in a vast landscape
Medium: Oil on panel
Dimensions: 28.5 x 35.5 cm
Signature: no visible signature found, verso inscribed V. IIsemann (as being the owner of the painting).

Provenance: Acquired through a paternal uncle by marriage of the previous owner's father. This man was the head chef of the German Emperor Wilhelm II. When Emperor Wilhelm II fled to the Netherlands in 1918, he brought his staff with him, including his chief aide-de-camp, Sigurd von Ilsemann. Von Ilsemann remained loyal to the Emperor until his death. Other members of the staff who accompanied him included ladies-in-waiting, cooks, and other support personnel.

In great condition

In its original, heavily ornamented wooden frame with elaborate molding: 52 x 59 cm

Details

Artist
German school (XIX)
Sold with frame
Yes
Title of artwork
Figures in a vast landscape
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of Origin
Germany
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
52 cm
Width
59 cm
Depiction/Theme
Landscape
Style
Romanticism
Period
19th century
The NetherlandsVerified
1661
Objects sold
100%
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