Rudolf Ernst
The Guard
Property from a Distinguished American Collection (Lots 1-21)
Rudolf Ernst
Austrian
1854 - 1932
The Guard
signed R. Ernst. lower left
oil on panel
Unframed: 33 by 23.7cm., 13 by 9¼in.
Framed: 54 by 44.5cm., 21¼ by 17½in.
The panel is straight and providing a strong support to the paint surface. The work is in good condition, ready to hang. Examination under ultra-violet light reveals no evidence of retouching or restoration.
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