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William Anton Joseph Claus
My Hindoo Servant "Bullie"

1887

$9,800
£7,285.18
€8,528.59
CA$13,706.02
A$15,303.13
CHF 7,982.53
MX$188,174.70
NOK 100,749.43
SEK 94,852.04
DKK 63,623.29
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About the Item

A nicely detailed portrait of a young man by German American artist William Anton Joseph Claus (1862-1926). Claus was born in Germany, Studied under Otto Grundmann in Boston; as well as in Antwerp under Henri Luyten; in Paris at Julien Academy and also traveled and studied extensively in Europe. He exhibited generally throughout the U.S. was a member of the faculty of the N.E. Conservatory Art Dept. (1887-1896), as well as the Boston Art Club.. He was well known for his portrait, figure, and landscape painting. Oil on canvas, signed and dated 87 (?) upper right, titled upper left “My Hindoo Servant “Bullie,” and housed in a fine period giltwood frame. Some rubs and gilt losses to frame. Dimensions: 28.75 in H x 22 in W, actual; 40.25 in H x 35.25 in W x 3 in D. Ref: 537
  • Creator:
    William Anton Joseph Claus (1862 - 1926, German)
  • Creation Year:
    1887
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.25 in (102.24 cm)Width: 35.25 in (89.54 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Some minor old repairs and restorations, as well as frame rubs and gilt losses. Please contact us directly for a full condition report before purchasing.
  • Gallery Location:
    Milford, NH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 105671stDibs: LU931315308512

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