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Jozef Mehoffer (1869-1946) Painting, "Portrait of the de la Burdé Family" 1941

Framed Jozef Mehoffer (1869-1946) oil on canvas portrait painting, "Portrait of the de la Burde Family, 1941." Signed lower left. Bears Krakow Poland gallery label verso. Depicts the matriarch of the de la Burde family along with her children, Monique and Roger. The family later fled Poland. Mehoffer was a noted Polish painter who was trained in Paris and Vienna. He was awarded a gold medal for his outstanding participation to the Paris World Fair in 1900 and the Saint Louis World Fair in 1904. He was also a member of the Viennese Secession. In 1897, Mehoffer was among the founders of the society Sztuka, which proclaimed the independence of Polish art and refused from then on to have their work exhibited abroad as part of Russian, Austrian or German sections. There was an exhibition of his work at the d'Orsay Museum, Paris. Dimensions: Frame: 81"h x 41-1/2"w; Sight: 53"h x 41"w This item is too large to fit in one of our available boxes. You may pick it up at our warehouse by arranging an appointment by emailing [email protected] or calling 916-446-6490. You may also arrange any shipper of your choosing. We recommend (within CA) Delbert McCrea: 831-566-6088 or (national delivery) CCC Transport: [email protected] or (920) 450-5027.

Condition:

Scattered discolorations verso, please see photos.

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$3,220
03/10/2024

 

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