Schweninger (Carl Schweninger, Jr. listed known artist, Benezit)oil painting on panel of two beautiful young girls having a tea party. The masterful oil is delightful in style and magnificent in composition and appeal. Fframed in an exceptional gilt of the period gesso on wood frame. This is a must have, suitable for any room or any collector of fine art. Signed as shown, lower right. C. Schweninger, Jr., is the son of the eminent Austrian landscape painter, Carl Schweninger. The elder Schweninger was born at Vienna in 1818, and was one of the most esteemed painters in his line of his time. His son was his pupil, but also studied the figure at the Vienna and Munich Academies. His paintings are reknown for their detail and pleasing subjects of people enjoying life. Many of his works are in European museums,Austrian public buildings, and private collections. From Sothebys 2006 Sale, see last photo of this work of art. 19th Century European Art including Sporting Paintings Sale: N08181 | Location: New York Auction Dates: Session 2: Tue, 25 Apr 06 2:00 PM LOT 228 CARL SCHWENINGER JNR.AUSTRIAN, 1854-1903 THE MODEL IN THE STUDIO18,000—25,000 USDLot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 39,000 USD Listed:E. Benezit, Thieme Becker Dimensions 18.5 x 17 Inches Condition: Excellent. some wear and chips to gesso frame. |
