For sale is an original painted portrait of a man, titled “Arthur”, executed in watercolour/gouache on heavy professional artist’s paper by Schut Apeldoorn.
The work is dated 14.V.40 – 14 May 1940, a historically significant date. On that day, Rotterdam was bombed and the Netherlands decided to surrender; the official capitulation was signed on 15 May 1940.
It is a finely painted and characterful male portrait in a realistic style. On the reverse is the original Schut Apeldoorn blind stamp, from the well-known Dutch manufacturer of high-quality artist and watercolour paper.
The work comes from Hans Wagner of Utrecht.
Details:
* Original artwork, not a print or reproduction
* Watercolour/gouache on Schut Apeldoorn artist’s paper
* Dated 14 May 1940
* Original Schut Apeldoorn blind stamp present
* Titled “Arthur”
* Historically interesting wartime date
* Suitable for collectors of Dutch art, portraiture and WWII-related objects
Condition:
Good vintage condition with normal signs of age and slight discolouration consistent with an artwork over 85 years old. Please see the photos for an accurate impression of the condition.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGreenMaterialPaperNumber of items1First ownerYesHeight40 cmWidth25 cm