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c.1910 Oil Painting "Farmyard at Jølster" by Nikolai Berg (Norway 1875-1955)
$6,000
£4,544.98
€5,243.63
CA$8,412.71
A$9,377.93
CHF 4,935.94
MX$113,686.78
NOK 62,843.76
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About the Item
Museum-Quality Painting by Norwegian Artist Nikolai Olsen Berg (1875–1955)
"Farmyard at Jølster" circa 1910
This exceptionally rare work by Norwegian painter Nikolai Olsen Berg exemplifies his mastery of landscape artistry. Painted around 1910, the piece depicts a traditional farmhouse in Jølster, adorned with a birch tree in spring bloom. Berg, who trained in Christiania (now Oslo), shared a close friendship with the renowned artist Nikolai Astrup (1880–1928)—evident in their strikingly similar styles. The farmyard portrayed may well be the historic Astrup family homestead, now celebrated as the Nikolai Astrup Museum.
Key Features:
--Historical Significance: A captivating glimpse into early 20th-century Norwegian rural life.
--Artistic Legacy: Berg’s connection to Astrup adds provenance and collectible appeal.
--Exquisite Detail: Vibrant brushwork and a harmonious composition characteristic of Nordic Romanticism.
Ideal For:
--Curators of Scandinavian art and heritage interiors.
--Enhancing rustic cabins, farmhouse décor, or modern spaces with timeless character.
--Discerning collectors seeking rare, investment-grade Nordic paintings.
A striking centerpiece for any setting, this painting bridges history and artistry with enduring elegance.
Title: “Farmyard at Jølster”
Medium: Oil on Stretched Canvas
Frame: Nature pine wood, golden frame with patina
Year: ca. 1910
Origin: Jølster, Norway
Artist: Nikolai Olsen Berg (1875–1955) --The last photo shows the Jølster painter Nikolai Berg at the Bergen Kunstforening (Art Association). He is standing next to his painting "Potetopptaking" ("Potato Harvesting").
Signed lower right: Nikolai Berg
Dimensions with frame ca.:
--Width: 112 cm / 44.09 inches,
--Height: 91.5 cm / 36.02 inches,
--Thickness: 6.5 cm / 2.56 inches.
The painting and frame is in beautiful original condition, some normal age-related traces consistent with age.
Easy to match with both modern and classic style living room, office, cabin, library, etc. Perfect for your farmhouse style interior.
- Dimensions:Height: 36.03 in (91.5 cm)Width: 44.1 in (112 cm)Depth: 2.56 in (6.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:ca. 1910
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Skien, NO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10177245529592
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