Bidspirit auction | Peter Bela Mayer, Hungarian 1887-1993,

Peter Bela Mayer, Hungarian 1887-1993, Back of Beacon Hill, Oil on Canvas - Peter Bela Mayer Hungarian, 1887-1993 Back of Beacon Hill Oil on Canvas Signed l.r., titled verso ”Hillside Village Living” and dated 1939. Sight: 24 3/4 x 29 3/4 in. (62.9 x 75.6 cm.), Frame: 34 1/4 x 38 3/4 in. (87 x 98.4 cm.) Peter Bela Mayer (New York, Hungary, 1887 - 1993) An impressionist painter, Peter Bela Mayer is primarily known for his views of the New England landscape and locations near his home on Long Island at Port Washington. He was born in Hungary and added the name Peter in the 1940s to avoid confusion with female painters. From 1908 to 1915, he studied at the National Academy of Design. He first earned public attention in 1914 when one of his pieces was shown at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington DC. During the 1920s, he exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of the fine Arts, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Brooklyn Museum. Condition: Unlined. U.V. inspection revealed little to no areas of inpainting. Light stretcher bar marks visible. Minor flaking at edges from frame rub. The picture presents nicely. Minor losses to gilding on frame. Otherwise, ready to hang and in otherwise good condition.  Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is’ and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition.  PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER’S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%.  Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommend asking for a shipping quote before bidding. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE THE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.