July 14 & 15, 2020 Fine & Decorative Arts
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/14/2020
Little is known about this artist, a painter of rural landscape, except that he was active in New Orleans between 1887 and 1902 and was a member of the Artists Association of New Orleans. In 1900, he exhibited his work at the National Academy of Design in New York.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.Item Dimensions: Framed: 41" x 60" x 4 - 3/4".
Artist
GEORGE RIECKE (American, 1848-1930)
Title
SHEEP IN A WOODED LANDSCAPE.
Signature
Signed lower right "Geo. Riecke"
Frame
Substantial period carved and gessoed giltwood frame
Condition
Craquelure, otherwise very good (not lined).