Hubert Heinrich Ritzenhofen (1879-1961) - Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Feeding the Poor
\Artist: Hubert Heinrich Ritzenhofen (1879-1961)
Technique: Oil on canvas\Signature: Hand signed\Dimensions: 81_62_4_cm
Artists : Listed 19th/20th Century German Neo- Classical School artist Hubert Heinrich Ritzenhofen (German, 1879-1961) Title of painting : Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Feeding the Poor Medium : Oil on Canvas Signed and dated (19) '32' lower right. Overall measurements including the original gilt frame are 84 cm x 62 cm x 4 cm and the painting itself measures 76 cm x 54 cm The painting and background information of the historical subject. A very fine oil painting on canvas depicting Elizabeth of Hungary feeding the poor. The painting clearly shows the influence of the Pre-Raphaelite movement on the artist whose painted both religiously inspired themes in the more classical style and often using a post-impressionist influence with his landscapes and cityscape themes. The painting is very typical of the artists style and use of tone . Signed and dated lower right. Elizabeth of Hungary, also known as Saint Elizabeth of Thuringia or Saint Elisabeth of Thuringia, was a princess of the Kingdom of Hungary, Landgravine of Thuringia, Germany, and a greatly venerated Catholic saint who was an early member of the Third Order of St. Francis, by which she is honored as its patroness. Elizabeth was married at the age of 14, and widowed at 20. After her husband's death she sent her children away and regained her dowry, using the money to build a hospital where she herself served the sick. She became a symbol of Christian charity after her death at the age of 24 and was canonized on 25 May 1235. Condition report: In very fine condition. The canvas not lined, torn, patched or repaired and just small areas of light craquelure . . Clean, most attractive, well framed and ready to hang, the frame with wear and imperfections as photographed. The artist . Hubert Heinrich Ritzenhofen was a German painter. After his initial training at the Düsseldorf School of Applied Arts , Ritzenhofen studied from 1896 to 1907 at the Düsseldorf Art Academy under Heinrich Lauenstein , Willy Spatz , Eduard Gebhardt and finally as a master student of Claus Meyer. Since 1903 he had his own studio in the academy building. In 1904 he lived at Dammstrasse 8. From 1926 to 1961 he was a member of the Düsseldorf artists' association Malkasten . Ritzenhofen stayed in Düsseldorf, where he married Helena Petronella (* 1894) , a daughter of the Düsseldorf sculptor Adrian Carnas (1862-1948) , who was born in 's-Hertogenbosch . He worked as a landscape , marine , genre and portrait painter and went on study trips to the Netherlands , Belgium and France . He mainly chose motifs from Düsseldorf and the surrounding area. His oil painting White Sunday in St. Lambertus is on permanent loan from the Ritzenhofen family in the Düsseldorf City Museum . His son Walter Ritzenhofen studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy under Wilhelm Schmurr and also became a painter. We will issue a Certificate of Authenticity with this painting. The beautiful gilt 19th century frame is offered as a gift. See notes below regarding shipping costs. We cannot guarantee safe shipping of picture frames. We would also point out that whilst we insure all paintings before shipping that we have no control over shipping once we have sent the painting and there have been reported delays on occasions due to the pandemic and post-Brexit issues at borders. The successful bidder will be responsible for paying any import duties and any associated VAT in the country of destination . Please refer to the auction terms regarding this before bidding. All of the art that we sell is insured for shipping ( subject to the above) . All shipping is professionally packed. We estimate some delays the early part of 2022 due to the pandemic and generally reported shortages of van drivers within the UK and some EU countries due to isolation and Government measures. The Brexit situation has eased considerably and assuming driver shortages don't continue well into 2022 we have been getting most paintings shipped to most parts of the Eu with 5 working days but we cannot guarantee this due to current conditions. We cannot guarantee safe shipping of picture frames. We would also point out that whilst we insure all paintings before shipping that we have no control over shipping once we have sent the painting and there have been reported delays on occasions due to the pandemic and post-Brexit issues at borders. The successful bidder will be responsible for paying any import duties and any associated VAT in the country of destination . Please refer to the auction terms regarding this before bidding. Shipping prices reflect the weight of the frame which is very heavy. We are prepared to reduce the shipping costs by 40% for EU based buyers if the frame is not required and by 36 % for Worldwide buyers on the same basis by way of a partial refund as this will reduce the costs considerable. Also please refer to the shipping costs and note the auctioneers disclaimer regarding potential customs charges . We cannot calculate these as they are levied in the country of destination and the amount payable is determined by customs there and not by ourselves or the auctioneers. We have experienced some customs charging higher than expected import taxes; so we would advise bidders to attempt the establish the likely excise duties that your own National customs will charge you before bidding and committing to buy the painting. We must emphasise it is NOT the UK customs that will be charging you; but your own national customs.
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\Artist: Hubert Heinrich Ritzenhofen (1879-1961)
Technique: Oil on canvas\Signature: Hand signed\Dimensions: 81_62_4_cm
Artists : Listed 19th/20th Century German Neo- Classical School artist Hubert Heinrich Ritzenhofen (German, 1879-1961) Title of painting : Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Feeding the Poor Medium : Oil on Canvas Signed and dated (19) '32' lower right. Overall measurements including the original gilt frame are 84 cm x 62 cm x 4 cm and the painting itself measures 76 cm x 54 cm The painting and background information of the historical subject. A very fine oil painting on canvas depicting Elizabeth of Hungary feeding the poor. The painting clearly shows the influence of the Pre-Raphaelite movement on the artist whose painted both religiously inspired themes in the more classical style and often using a post-impressionist influence with his landscapes and cityscape themes. The painting is very typical of the artists style and use of tone . Signed and dated lower right. Elizabeth of Hungary, also known as Saint Elizabeth of Thuringia or Saint Elisabeth of Thuringia, was a princess of the Kingdom of Hungary, Landgravine of Thuringia, Germany, and a greatly venerated Catholic saint who was an early member of the Third Order of St. Francis, by which she is honored as its patroness. Elizabeth was married at the age of 14, and widowed at 20. After her husband's death she sent her children away and regained her dowry, using the money to build a hospital where she herself served the sick. She became a symbol of Christian charity after her death at the age of 24 and was canonized on 25 May 1235. Condition report: In very fine condition. The canvas not lined, torn, patched or repaired and just small areas of light craquelure . . Clean, most attractive, well framed and ready to hang, the frame with wear and imperfections as photographed. The artist . Hubert Heinrich Ritzenhofen was a German painter. After his initial training at the Düsseldorf School of Applied Arts , Ritzenhofen studied from 1896 to 1907 at the Düsseldorf Art Academy under Heinrich Lauenstein , Willy Spatz , Eduard Gebhardt and finally as a master student of Claus Meyer. Since 1903 he had his own studio in the academy building. In 1904 he lived at Dammstrasse 8. From 1926 to 1961 he was a member of the Düsseldorf artists' association Malkasten . Ritzenhofen stayed in Düsseldorf, where he married Helena Petronella (* 1894) , a daughter of the Düsseldorf sculptor Adrian Carnas (1862-1948) , who was born in 's-Hertogenbosch . He worked as a landscape , marine , genre and portrait painter and went on study trips to the Netherlands , Belgium and France . He mainly chose motifs from Düsseldorf and the surrounding area. His oil painting White Sunday in St. Lambertus is on permanent loan from the Ritzenhofen family in the Düsseldorf City Museum . His son Walter Ritzenhofen studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy under Wilhelm Schmurr and also became a painter. We will issue a Certificate of Authenticity with this painting. The beautiful gilt 19th century frame is offered as a gift. See notes below regarding shipping costs. We cannot guarantee safe shipping of picture frames. We would also point out that whilst we insure all paintings before shipping that we have no control over shipping once we have sent the painting and there have been reported delays on occasions due to the pandemic and post-Brexit issues at borders. The successful bidder will be responsible for paying any import duties and any associated VAT in the country of destination . Please refer to the auction terms regarding this before bidding. All of the art that we sell is insured for shipping ( subject to the above) . All shipping is professionally packed. We estimate some delays the early part of 2022 due to the pandemic and generally reported shortages of van drivers within the UK and some EU countries due to isolation and Government measures. The Brexit situation has eased considerably and assuming driver shortages don't continue well into 2022 we have been getting most paintings shipped to most parts of the Eu with 5 working days but we cannot guarantee this due to current conditions. We cannot guarantee safe shipping of picture frames. We would also point out that whilst we insure all paintings before shipping that we have no control over shipping once we have sent the painting and there have been reported delays on occasions due to the pandemic and post-Brexit issues at borders. The successful bidder will be responsible for paying any import duties and any associated VAT in the country of destination . Please refer to the auction terms regarding this before bidding. Shipping prices reflect the weight of the frame which is very heavy. We are prepared to reduce the shipping costs by 40% for EU based buyers if the frame is not required and by 36 % for Worldwide buyers on the same basis by way of a partial refund as this will reduce the costs considerable. Also please refer to the shipping costs and note the auctioneers disclaimer regarding potential customs charges . We cannot calculate these as they are levied in the country of destination and the amount payable is determined by customs there and not by ourselves or the auctioneers. We have experienced some customs charging higher than expected import taxes; so we would advise bidders to attempt the establish the likely excise duties that your own National customs will charge you before bidding and committing to buy the painting. We must emphasise it is NOT the UK customs that will be charging you; but your own national customs.
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