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George SEHRING - Oil on canvas depicting an Art studio scene, circa 1930s–1940s.
$8,900
£6,743.68
€7,724.34
CA$12,605.85
A$13,755.90
CHF 7,215.20
MX$167,070.02
NOK 90,121.85
SEK 85,169.65
DKK 57,651.58
About the Item
George SEHRING (German, active early–mid 20th century). German/American
Oil on canvas depicting an Art studio scene, circa 1930s–1940s
Measurements: 25” x 25” without the frame - 28”1/2 x 28”1/2 with frame
Signed lower left GEO SEHRING
Provenance: Private collection
Condition: Excellent overall, with vibrant colors and well-preserved details, some minor wrinkles and waves.
This exceptional oil painting by German artist George SEHRING offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the life of a European academic atelier during the first half of the 20th century. A gifted portraitist, theatrical designer, and film art director, SEHRING infuses this work with both technical mastery and a deep sense of narrative drama.
The composition captures an animated studio classroom, where a central instructor, possibly a self-portrait of SEHRING, engages with his students in a moment of shared discovery.
• Richly detailed interior: Pale blue-green walls, high ceilings with crown molding, and scattered easels evoke the charm of European academies.
• Dynamic grouping: Nine figures, each absorbed in different stages of artistic practice, create a lively rhythm of movement and interaction.
• Refined technique: Subtle earth tones, heightened by strategic accents of red, yellow, and green, guide the eye while natural light illuminates faces, fabrics, and objects with striking realism.
The result is both a faithful document of a working studio and a dramatic narrative, hallmarks of SEHRING’s background in opera staging and film set design.
George SEHRING’s career flourished in Germany during a period of immense cultural transformation:
• As a state theater and opera designer, he developed his talent for visual storytelling and spatial composition.
• His work as an art director in the German film industry informed his sophisticated treatment of light and atmosphere.
• In 1949, SEHRING emigrated to the United States with his family, where his son, Adolf SEHRING (1930–2015), would become a celebrated American realist painter.
This painting, therefore, represents not only a standalone artistic achievement but also a key link in the SEHRING family’s intergenerational legacy.
Works by George SEHRING are extremely scarce on the open market, with most of his documented career focused on theatrical and cinematic design rather than fine art.
• Few examples of his easel paintings are known to exist.
• The subject, an academic studio scene, is historically significant and visually compelling, appealing to collectors of 20th-century European art and those seeking cross-disciplinary works at the intersection of painting, theater, and cinema.
Note:
"George SEHRING masterfully merges the rigor of academic realism with the narrative dynamism of stage design. In this rare oil painting, we step directly into the intellectual and creative life of a 1930s art studio, witnessing a dialogue between teacher and student, tradition and innovation.
This is a museum-quality work by an artist whose cross-disciplinary practice spanned fine art, opera, and cinema. Its rarity, narrative depth, and exceptional technical execution make it a highly desirable acquisition for collectors, museums, and institutions dedicated to the study of European academic traditions and their transatlantic influence.”
- Dimensions:Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1930-1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent overall, with vibrant colors and well-preserved details, some minor wrinkles and waves.9800.
- Seller Location:Encino, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU881346628212
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