Karl Schmidt (American, 1890-1962) Western Landscape

Description:

Karl Schmidt (American, 1890-1962)

Western Landscape
Signed and dated "Karl Schmidt -56" l.l., signed and dated "Karl Schmidt/1926" on the reverse.
Oil on board, 24 x 24 in. (61.0 x 61.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Minor paint losses, natural pigment fluorescence, minor surface grime, signature on the recto may have been added later.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

Numbered "1484B" on the reverse. Framed dimensions are 27 1/2 x 27 1/2 in.

Among the paint losses is a cluster of tiny losses comprising a spot about 1/4 inch diameter just above the signature, three 1/8 inch or smaller dots to the lower right quadrant, a shallow abrasion with a small loss along the horizon line of the left side of the mountain, and a pinpoint sized dot to the sky on the center left. Areas of fine craquelure.


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