INVENTORY

Henry Holmström (Swedish)

Dopparedagen, 1931

This is the original front cover for the Christmas Magazine - Dopparedagen 1931.
Watercolour on paper.

Herman Österlund (1873-1964) Sweden

Beach Curve in the Evening Light, Falsterbo

oil on canvas
signed HERMAN ÖSTERLUND
the motif is most likely from Falsterbo, or the area around Arild. 
c. 1920s
canvas dimensions 56 x 65.5 cm
frame 66 x 77.5 cm 

Provenance: 
A Swedish private collection

Herman Österlund was a renowned Swedish artist recognized for his stunning portrayals of the west coast of Sweden. In 1896, he relocated to Stockholm and successfully passed the entrance examination for the Royal Academy. During this period, he shared a studio with Otto Hesselbom, forging a strong friendship.

After completing three years of studies, Österlund decided to return to the west coast. He initially settled in Löberöd, Skåne, where he resided until 1905. However, he embarked on numerous trips abroad, including visits to Italy, Paris, and Spain, often accompanied by fellow artist Karl Isakson.

In 1909, Österlund moved to Malmö, and in 1913, he began renting a summer studio in Kämpinge, eventually relocating to Arild. It is likely that our painting, "Beach Curve in the Evening Light," depicts either the beach area at Falsterbo or Arild. In this artwork, we witness Österlund's exceptional talent for capturing the enchanting evening light. The painting emanates a serene atmosphere and showcases a simplicity that avoids excessive details. The interplay of light and the curvature of the beach creates a captivating three-dimensional effect, resulting in a truly remarkable masterpiece.

Adrianus Eversen (1818‑1897) The Netherlands

A Dutch Canal Town, With Figures and Boats

signed with monogram
oil on canvas
canvas dimensions 13.38 x 18.11 inches (34 x 46 cm
frame 17.71 x 22.44 inches (45 x 57 cm)
the frame is included

Condition:
frame with minor flaws. 

Adrianus Eversen (1818-1897) was an artist who created outstanding paintings of cities, and his works are a time travel back to another era of architecture and urban planning. One of his impressive works is our painting "A Dutch Canal Town, With Figures and Boats,"

This painting depicts a picturesque Dutch canal city, with a canal running through the city center. Eversen skillfully captured the authentic atmosphere of the city by using vivid colors and by depicting people and boats moving along the canal. By using light in a skillful way, he highlights the city's architecture and creates a painting that feels real and alive.

One of the most impressive aspects of Eversen's artwork is his ability to capture the authentic atmosphere and feel of life in these cities. "A Dutch Canal Town, With Figures and Boats" is no exception, and the painting gives us a glimpse into life in this city during the earlier era. His detailed and intricate paintings are like a window into another time, giving us a sense of what it was like to live there at the time.

What makes "A Dutch Canal Town, With Figures and Boats" even more remarkable is that it is a city imagined by Eversen himself. He was a master at depicting cities and their unique atmospheres, and his works are an important part of our history and cultural heritage. By preserving the memory of these cities and their unique architecture, his art helps us understand our heritage and our place in the world.

If you want to experience a fantastic journey back in time and explore another era of urban planning and architecture, then Adrianus Eversen's artwork is truly something for you to discover, and "A Dutch Canal Town, With Figures and Boats" is a perfect example of his ability to create magical and authentic cityscapes.

 

Comparable Sales:

Lempertz (Nov 2020, Auction 1160 Lot 2256)
Adrianus Eversen - At the Westerkerk in Enkhuizen
Final price: 25.000€



Sotheby's (Jul 2021, Auction L21101, Lot 85)
Adrianus Eversen - Figures on a Sunlit Street
Final price: 13.200€

Per (Pehr) Wickenberg (1812-1846) Swedish

Dutch Winter landscape with children playing on the ice

oil on relined canvas
signed and dated P.Wickenberg 1839
gold frame with patina included
canvas dimensions 51.5 x 70.5 cm (20.27 x 27.75 inches)
frame 69.5 x 88 cm (27.36 x 34.64 inches) 

Essay:
Per Wickenberg, was a Swedish maestro of the brush who left an indelible mark on the world despite his brief life, truncated by tuberculosis at the age of 34. A prodigy who dedicated over two decades to his craft, Wickenberg's journey began at the Royal Academy of Art in Stockholm. His ambition took him beyond the familiar landscapes of Sweden to the artistic epicenter of Paris in 1837, where recognition and acclaim awaited him. His depictions of the Nordic chill won him gold medals at the prestigious Salon de Paris consecutively in 1838 for "Nordiskt vinterlandskap" and in 1839 for "Vinterfiske."

Empowered by a scholarship from his homeland, Wickenberg ventured through Belgium and the Netherlands, where he further honed his skill and perspective. The painting we present is a product of this period, a testament to his success and his exceptional ability to evoke the stark beauty of winter. Every detail is rendered with extraordinary care—the children on the ice, a sledge heaped with hay, and a solitary skater in the distance, lending depth and vivacity to the scene. This painting is not merely a visual treat; it is an homage to a visionary artist's lifelong devotion to capturing the essence of his environment. It is our privilege to offer this exquisite piece, a slice of Wickenberg's enduring legacy.
Artist: Per (Pehr) Wickenberg (1812-1846) Swedish

Condition: 
Overall good condition, bright and clear colors. 
There are some old retouching in some areas (please contact for UV images)

Provenance: 
AAG Auctions, Amsterdam, nov 2015, lot 29;
A Swedish private collection

Unknown Artist, Circle of Julia Beck (1853-1935)

Atelier Interior With Flower Bouquet

oil on tree-panel

Compare with, Julia Becks "Blomsterstilleben" sold at Uppsala Auktionskammare dec 2021:

Nils Hans Christiansen (1850-1929) Denmark

Winter Landscape With an Old Tree

oil on canvas
late 19th century
signed 
canvas dimensions 15.94 x 12.79 inches (40.5 x 32.5 cm)
frame 20.47 x 17.12 inches (52 x 43.5 cm)

Provenance: 
A Swedish private collection

Edward Rosenberg (1858-1934) Swedish 

Sunset in the Village

oil on canvas
signed and dated E. Rosenberg 1915
canvas dimensions 46 x 76.5 cm
frame 63 x 93 cm

Edward Rosenberg is best known for his landscape paintings with winter motifs around Lake Mälaren. He studied at the Art Academy in Stockholm 1879–1882. And he had his first success in 1882 when he received the Royal Medal for the painting "Ekskog i middagsbelysning".

Then he moved to Paris and joined the colony of painters called Carolles on the Normandy coast. At the salon in Paris, where he exhibited several times after 1883, he received an honourable mention in 1886 for Vårvinter, a motif from the Stockholm area. His painting "Marskväll" was shown in Munich in 1901 and became his greatest international success. 

Rosenberg is represented at, among others, the National Museum in Stockholm and the Norrköping Art Museum.

A Scandinavian Landscape View, c. 1920


signed Osc.Lycke
oil on canvas
canvas dimensions 104.5 x 147.5 cm
frame dimensions 111.5 x 154.5 cm

 

Oscar Lycke was a Swedish artist from Sundsvall. He is best known for his impressive colourful landscape paintings in a national romantic and realism style. The motifs were often mountains, forests, rapids, and lakes painted with his self-taught style. Lycke exhibited many times in northern Sweden, but also at one time in New York, with great success. This painting is from Hälsingland, which is located in the middle part of Sweden; it depicts a Landscape view with a dramatic sky. Lycke captured the famous nordic light in the best possible manner; this part of Sweden was back then - and still today a popular go-to place for tourism.

Provenance: A Swedish private collection.

Sidney Pike (1846-1907) English

Summer Landscape With Cattle

oil on canvas
signed Sidney Pike
canvas dimensions 24 x 32 cm
frame 36 x 43.5 cm

Provenance: 
A Swedish private collection. 

Alfred Wahlberg (1834-1906)

Summer Day on the West Coast of Sweden

Info:
oil on canvas
signed Alfr.Wahlberg
canvas dimensions 43 x 72
frame 54 x 83 cm

 

Alfred Wahlberg was a Swedish landscape painter active in Germany, France and Sweden.
In his early career, he lived in Dusseldorf and took some impressions from his teacher, the Norwegian painter Hans Frederik Gude.
Wahlberg moved to Paris in 1861 and came in contact with the french impressionism movement, and that was the time when Wahlberg transitioned from the Düsseldorf technique to the more modern french way of painting.
Wahlberg's had some success and won medals at the Paris Saloon in 1870 and 1872 and a first-class award at the 1878 World's Fair in Paris.
One of his most famous paintings is "Fiskläge vid bohuslänska kusten, 1869" who later sold to Swedish King Charles XV.
Our painting is also from the west coast of Sweden, likely from Fiskebäckskil or Fjällbacka. It's painted with spontaneous brush strokes with bright colours; here we also see Wahlberg's impressive talent in capturing a summer day with a rocky coast with a cloudy sky and the water with many colours and a wind mill. A great piece by Alfred Wahlberg.

Léon Richet (1847-1907) French

Girl with Flowered Hat

oil on panel 
panel 21.5 x 16 cm
with frame 32.5 x 26.5 cm
signed upper left corner: Leon Richet (see IR image)

Provenance: 
A Swedish private collection

Essay:
Introducing a stunning portrait by renowned French artist Léon Richet (1847-1907), depicting a young girl adorned with a beautiful floral wreath and a hat perched atop her head. This small yet captivating painting showcases Richet's mastery of the sfumato technique, which was famously invented by Leonardo da Vinci. The shading and blending of colors in the girl's face are truly remarkable, making her expression all the more captivating.

The girl's gaze is hauntingly mesmerizing, drawing you into the painting and capturing your attention. Her innocent and youthful appearance is enhanced by the delicate flowers adorning her head, which add a touch of femininity and beauty to the piece.

Léon Richet was a talented French painter, known for his landscapes, portraits, and still-life paintings. He was a contemporary of the Impressionists and often exhibited alongside them, though his style was more traditional and classical. Richet's works were highly sought after in his time, and his legacy continues to inspire artists and art lovers today.

This particular portrait of the young girl with the flower crown is just one example of Richet's exceptional talent. The same girl can be found in several of his paintings, indicating the artist's fondness and his desire to capture her in various ways.

If you're looking to add a touch of classic elegance to your art collection, this portrait by Léon Richet is a must-have.

Charles Bouchez (1811-1882) French

A Soldier Blowing the Trumpet

oil on canvas
signed and dated ch. Bouchez 1842
canvas dimensions 6.29 x 4.13 inches (16 x 10.5 cm)
frame 10.23 x 7.87 inches (26 x 20 cm)

Provenance:
A Swedish Private Collection

Alfred Schönian (1856-1936) Germany

A Rooster With Hens and Ducks by a Pond

oil on panel
signed A.Schönian München
panel dimensions 6.29 x 9.44 inches (16 x 24 cm)
frame 10.43 x 13.58 inches (26.5 x 34.5)

Provenance:
A Swedish Private Collection

Agnes McIntyre Croxford (exh 1897-1910) British

Friends

oil on canvas
signed A McIntyreCroxford
painted c. 1900
canvas dimensions 16 x 24 inches (41 x 61 cm)
frame 20.86 x 29 inches (53 x 74 cm)

Provenance:
Sotheby's London, lot 1547, 1998;
Christie's London lot 193, Auction 8406;
Stockholms Auktionsverk, lot 1373;
Private Collection Stockholm

Follower of Jan van Huysum

Italian Landscape With Figures at a Waterfall 

oil on panel
panel dimensions 9.64 x 13.97 inches (24.5 x 35.5 cm)
frame 13.77 x 17.71 inches (35 x 45 cm)

Martin Eder (1917-1978) Swedish

Portrait of a Man

Martin Eder was a Swedish drawing teacher, artist and ceramicist. Martin was born on the island of Gotland and spent a lot of time there, he also lived in Sala. Martin was a curious artist who made study trips to France, Italy and Tunisia, among other places.
This portrait of Martin Eder is very special, it was painted in 1954 and depicts an unknown man, painted with expressionist brushstrokes with clear fine colours. With a few brushstrokes, he managed to create a portrait that is exciting and powerful.

Gouache on masonite
signed and dated Eder -54
picture dimensions 13.50 x 10.15 inches (34.3 x 25.8 cm)
frame 17.71 x 14.17 inches (45 x 36 cm)

Provenance:
A Swedish Private Collection

William Gislander (1890-1937) Swedish

Landscape With Ducks

oil on canvas
signed and dated William Gislander 1934
canvas dimensions 25.98 x 31.88 inches (66 x 81 cm)
frame 29.52 x 35.43 inches (75 x 90)

Provenance:
A Swedish Private Collection, Skåne.

Herman Müller (Swedish, 1840-1919)

View from Blasieholmen, Stockholm

watercolour on paper
signed and dated H.Müller.1896.
picture dimensions 23 x 28 cm
frame 37.5 x 42 cm

Provenance: 
A Swedish Private Collection

Nils Forsberg (1842-1934) Swedish

Oil Sketch for the Painting "Gustavus II Adolphus before the Battle of Lützen"

oil on canvas
painted c. 1895-1899
stamp signed on the front and authenticated a tergo
canvas dimensions 18.30 x 24.21 inches (46.5 x 61.5 cm)
frame 22.44 x 28.34 inches (57 x 72 cm)

Essay: 
This piece is a oil sketch for the renowned masterpiece 'Gustavus II Adolphus before the Battle of Lützen', currently housed in the Göteborgs Konstmuseum. 

The allure of an unfinished oil sketch lies in its ability to offer a rare glimpse into the artist's creative process, revealing the initial conception of the motif. Historically, the spontaneous and often rapid execution of such sketches has fascinated art collectors. Notably, masters like Rubens and Van Dyck were known to intentionally leave their works in a seemingly 'unfinished' state, often completing them in under an hour.

Nils Forsberg's artistic journey took a pivotal turn when he left Sweden in his mid-twenties for a brief trip to Paris. This excursion, initially planned for just a few weeks, unexpectedly extended to a 35-year sojourn from 1867 to 1902. During this period, Forsberg honed his craft under the tutelage of the esteemed painter Léon Bonnat. It was at Bonnat's school where he crossed paths with the prominent Swedish artist Gustaf Cederström.

Forsberg's talent culminated in his largest work, 'Gustaf Adolf before the Battle of Lützen', which he showcased at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900. The oil sketch we possess is a crucial preparatory study, focusing on one of the figures in this grand painting. This character is positioned to the far right, a detail more closely explored this image: 

Provenance:
From a private collection, Sweden

 

 

Ernst Suter (1904-1987) Swiss

A Lake View With Water Reflections

oil on board
gold frame included
signed and dated Ernst Suter 1930
board dimensions 12 x 16.14 inches (30.5 x 41 cm)
frame 16.33 x 20.07 inches (41.5 x 51 cm)

Provenance:
From a private collection, Hamburg.

Essay:
Presented here is a distinctive landscape by the Swiss artist Ernst Suter, a creator primarily known for his sculptural works, making this painting a noteworthy and rare acquisition.

Ernst Suter's upbringing in Basel's bourgeois society was marked by an early display of rebellious spirit, leading to his departure from canton school due to his involvement in a student uprising. He honed his artistic prowess under the tutelage of the renowned sculptor Jakob Probst, with whom he fostered a lifelong camaraderie. Suter's quest for artistic mastery propelled him to the cultural epicenter of Paris in 1923, where he studied under eminent sculptors such as Henri Bouchard and later, Paul Landowsky. His educational journey was enriched by attendance at the acclaimed Académie Julian and the Académie de la Grande Chaumière, further refining his sculptural technique.

A pivotal apprenticeship with Aristide Maillol in Marly-le-Roi spanned two years, post which Suter established his own studio. During this period, he mingled with notable figures like Wilhelm Gimmi and frequented the company of John Friedrich Vuilleumier, often crossing paths with the artistic virtuoso Charles Häusermann.

Suter's return to Basel in 1934 marked a new chapter in his life, and by 1939, he had embraced a union with his second wife, Anna Ernst, a medical doctor. The subsequent years saw him settle in Aarau, where he embraced family life from 1946 onwards.

In the annals of 20th-century Swiss art, Ernst Suter is lauded as a paramount figure among the traditionalist sculptors, sharing the limelight with Eduard Spörri. His contributions to the public spaces of Aargau, particularly Aarau, are significant, and his collaborations with Basel architect Rudolf Christ left a tangible legacy. Suter's influence extended to his mentorship of aspiring artists, notably Hans Geissberger and Hugo Weber, who carried the torch of his sculptural vision. This painting, therefore, represents not just Suter's foray into the realm of canvas and color, but also a piece of Swiss art history, woven from the threads of his multifaceted career.

Carl Stephan Bennet 1800-1878

Portrait of Agneta Sophia Cederström in a Black Dress

oil on canvas
canvas dimensions 16.14 x 12.40 inches (41 x 31,5 cm)
frame dimensions 22.04 x 18.11 inches (56 x 46 cm)

Registered in the Swedish Portrait Archive: SPA 1918:246

Provenance:
Family Tersmeden, Hessle herrgård, Sweden.

 

Bennet received his artistic education during a trip to Italy from 1829-to 1832, where he stayed in Rome and Naples. His closest contact in Rome was with the sculptors Bengt Erland Fogelberg and Bertel Thorvaldsen and the French painter Horace Vernet. After returning to Sweden, he divided his time between military service and art.

In 1838, after advancing to captain, he resigned from the military and conducted preparatory studies in the field of art in Sweden. He then mainly painted Italian landscape motifs, Stockholm views and views of larger mansions, portraits, animal pictures and cartoon architectural motifs.

Bennet is represented at Malmö Museum, Kalmar Art Museum, Nationalmuseum, Skokloster Castle, Lund University Art Museum, Stockholm Castle, Norrköping Art Museum, and Uppsala University Library.