George Forster
(Bavaria 1817–1896 Brooklyn, USA) A Young Market-Woman Weighing Fruit, signed and dated G. Forster 1861, oil on canvas, 109.5 x 85 cm, in original frame decorated with vine leaves, (GS)
George Forster
emigrated to the USA with his family in 1865. From 1870 onwards he exhibited his paintings in various public institutions there. He specialised in opulent still lifes with fruit, animals and plants, mostly in small format. The size of the work here allows us to conclude that this is one of Forster’s most important paintings. His work can be seen in various American museums.
Specialist: Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
+43-1-515 60-556
old.masters@dorotheum.com
16.10.2012 - 18:00
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EUR 20,000.- to EUR 25,000.-
George Forster
(Bavaria 1817–1896 Brooklyn, USA) A Young Market-Woman Weighing Fruit, signed and dated G. Forster 1861, oil on canvas, 109.5 x 85 cm, in original frame decorated with vine leaves, (GS)
George Forster
emigrated to the USA with his family in 1865. From 1870 onwards he exhibited his paintings in various public institutions there. He specialised in opulent still lifes with fruit, animals and plants, mostly in small format. The size of the work here allows us to conclude that this is one of Forster’s most important paintings. His work can be seen in various American museums.
Specialist: Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
+43-1-515 60-556
old.masters@dorotheum.com
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| Auction: | 19th Century Paintings |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 16.10.2012 - 18:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 06.10. - 16.10.2012 |