Description: Up for sale is an absolutely breathtaking antique oil painting on canvas depicting a lion and lioness resting in straw by the listed European artist A. Rutz. This original painting dates to the turn of the 20th century and is signed in the top right corner. Copied after the famous Hungarian Geza Vastagh's painting "Lion and Lioness", which sold at Christies in 2007 for $73,000 USD this is a gem. Copying well known and recognized works of the day was something many artists did to try and gain greater popularity and traction. The original painting by Geza was copied by many artists but this painting by Rutz is by far the most grandeur I have been able to find that has appeared on the market. Not only is the quality outstanding but the fact that this this dates to the same time as the original adds a little more to its spotlight. This is a large painting with the original wood frame measuring 33.5 x 45.5 inches while the painting measures 28 x 40 inches, just two inches shorter than the original. A. Rutz was born in Germany and preferred painting compositions of animals. This painting is an extraordinary example of his talent from the level of detail which can be seen in the lions every piece of hair to his ability to make the viewer feel a sense of awe when looking at this powerful and yet beautiful animal. I almost feel like I am looking at Aslan from C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia when examining this portrayal. The condition of the painting is superb considering it is greater than 100 years old. The canvas is free of any in-painting, rips, punctures, tears or repairs but is in need of a very good cleaning. The painting is very dark and dirty. Once cleaned this painting would be museum worthy and deserving of a good home or collection. It is easily one of my favorite paintings that I have been able to purchase and the images provided accurately represent the condition, quality and beauty of the work. If you have any questions please feel free to ask prior to purchasing, thanks for looking and good luck! Thank you for visiting Henning Fine Art's online gallery here on eBay! We specialize in fine art from the Renaissance to Modern and even offer easy appraisal services. If you want to buy, sell, consign, or get items appraised please feel free to send us a message. With thousands of happy customers over the last five years we guarantee your satisfaction with superior customer service and overall experience (check out our feedback). All works of art and valuable items are professionally packed to ensure safe arrival to you, thank you for your interest!
Price: 5250 USD
Location: Orlando, Florida
End Time: 2024-02-14T02:09:07.000Z
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Restocking Fee: 15%
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Signed?: Signed
Original/Reproduction: Original
Subject: Animal
Material: Oil on canvas
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller