Olaf Wieghorst (1899-1988), Ranch Horseshoer
Olaf Wieghorst (American, 1899-1988) Ranch Horseshoer Oil on canvas 24 x 30 inches (61.0 x 76.2 cm) Signed lower left: O-Wieghorst Signed and titled on the stretcher: "Ranch Horseshoer" by O-Wieghorst PROVENANCE: Private collection, Paradise, California. Olaf Wieghorst once expressed his deep admiration for horses, stating, "To me, the horse is a noble animal, embodying grace, strength, and freedom. In each stroke of my brush, I strive to capture not just their physical elegance, but the soul that resides within." He once wrote "Horses have been my life. I try to paint the little natural things, the way a horse turns his tail to the wind on cold nights, the way he flattens his ears in the rain . . . and the psychology of his behavior." His paintings are not merely portraits of horses but are imbued with the essence of their being, reflecting Wieghorst's profound understanding and appreciation for these creatures that so significantly shaped the American landscape and spirit. HID09710052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Unlined canvas. The sky has been recently cleaned and a few minor spots of inpaint have been added in the sky including a 5 x 1 inch horizontal area in the sky at center; One vertical line above doorway has been retouched. Three small spots of inpaint along the extreme right edge, not extending into the horse's tail. Framed Dimensions 30.75 X 36.5 Inches
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Olaf Wieghorst (American, 1899-1988) Ranch Horseshoer Oil on canvas 24 x 30 inches (61.0 x 76.2 cm) Signed lower left: O-Wieghorst Signed and titled on the stretcher: "Ranch Horseshoer" by O-Wieghorst PROVENANCE: Private collection, Paradise, California. Olaf Wieghorst once expressed his deep admiration for horses, stating, "To me, the horse is a noble animal, embodying grace, strength, and freedom. In each stroke of my brush, I strive to capture not just their physical elegance, but the soul that resides within." He once wrote "Horses have been my life. I try to paint the little natural things, the way a horse turns his tail to the wind on cold nights, the way he flattens his ears in the rain . . . and the psychology of his behavior." His paintings are not merely portraits of horses but are imbued with the essence of their being, reflecting Wieghorst's profound understanding and appreciation for these creatures that so significantly shaped the American landscape and spirit. HID09710052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Unlined canvas. The sky has been recently cleaned and a few minor spots of inpaint have been added in the sky including a 5 x 1 inch horizontal area in the sky at center; One vertical line above doorway has been retouched. Three small spots of inpaint along the extreme right edge, not extending into the horse's tail. Framed Dimensions 30.75 X 36.5 Inches
