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C. 1900-1920 Oil Painting on Cardboard Board by Thomas Riss

$1,800
£1,359.55
€1,571.25
CA$2,524.78
A$2,808.20
CHF 1,469.75
MX$34,250.76
NOK 18,467.96
SEK 17,371.50
DKK 11,727.82

About the Item

Circa 1900-1920 oil painting on cardboard board by Thomas Riss of a "Weathered Old Man". Thomas Riss, Austria, 1871-1959; signed lower left. Authenticated by Sotheby's on Oct. 4, 1997 at the Ackland Art Museum in Chapel Hill, NC. he as an engaging grin, bright eyes & colorful clothing. Part of a splendid group of vivid portraits of elderly farmers painted from 1900-1930s. Wood & gesso frame elaborately carved - upper left corner repaired. Painting: 12 1/8" x 9 1/8". Frame: 23" x 20" x 4.25". We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, we are a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Expressionist (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    C. 1900-1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition commensurate with age and use. Upper left corner of frame repaired.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WP-2578z1stDibs: LU6458246444452

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