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Heinrich von Zügel German, 1850-1941
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Description
- Heinrich von Zügel
- Zwei Rinder auf der Weide (Two Cows in a Meadow)
- signed and inscribed H V Zügel München l.r.
- oil on canvas laid on board
- 72.5 by 107cm., 28½ by 42in.
Provenance
Galerie Heinemann, Munich
Alexander Lewin, Guben (acquired from the above in 1913; forced sale to Galerie Zinckgraf, Munich, in 1939)
Acquired by the German Reich for the Führermuseum in Linz from the above in 1940
The City of Wörth/Rhein (placed in trust by the Federal Republic of Germany)
Restituted to the heirs of Alexander Lewin in 2005
Condition
The canvas is laid on board. There are minor frame abrasions at the edges and scattered craquelure. The paint surface is slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean. Under ultra-violet light reveals infilling to the craquelure is visible.
Held in a decorative moulded gilt frame in good condition.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Painted circa 1890, this fine, tightly painted early work displays all the hallmarks of Zügel's academic training, and stands in contrast to his later impressionistic paintings.
For a comparable work see Eugen Diem, Heinrich von Zügel, Leben, Schaffen, Werk, Recklinghausen, 1975, no. 428, illustrated.
For a comparable work see Eugen Diem, Heinrich von Zügel, Leben, Schaffen, Werk, Recklinghausen, 1975, no. 428, illustrated.