Willibald Besta O/C, Landscape with Man on Horse
Willibald Besta (Poland/Germany, 1886-1949) oil on canvas painting depicting a European nobleman on horseback with a hunting dog, gazing towards a group of female courtiers on a tree lined path beside a stream, fore and middle ground, a castle set against a mountain range below a cloudy blue sky, background. Signed and notated "Besta Munchen (Munich)" lower right. Housed in a molded giltwood frame. Sight - 25" H x 22 1/4" W. Framed - 32" H x 29 1/2" W. Early 20th century.
Condition Report: Overall good condition with light craquelure. Canvas has been cleaned. Blacklight inspection reveals some inpainting to upper left quadrant between trees and to female figure closest to rider.
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Willibald Besta (Poland/Germany, 1886-1949) oil on canvas painting depicting a European nobleman on horseback with a hunting dog, gazing towards a group of female courtiers on a tree lined path beside a stream, fore and middle ground, a castle set against a mountain range below a cloudy blue sky, background. Signed and notated "Besta Munchen (Munich)" lower right. Housed in a molded giltwood frame. Sight - 25" H x 22 1/4" W. Framed - 32" H x 29 1/2" W. Early 20th century.
Condition Report: Overall good condition with light craquelure. Canvas has been cleaned. Blacklight inspection reveals some inpainting to upper left quadrant between trees and to female figure closest to rider.
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