Bidspirit auction | Continental School, Stag in a

Continental School, Stag in a Forest - Origin: Continental School Date: Probably mid-to-late 19th century Period/Style: Romantic woodland landscape Materials: Oil on canvas; figured-wood frame with gilt liner Form: Framed woodland landscape Description: Continental School oil on canvas, probably mid-to-late 19th century, depicting a stag within a densely wooded landscape at dusk. A broken, moss-covered trunk anchors the center, with bare branches extending diagonally across the clearing. Ferns, reeds and low vegetation surround a pool in the foreground, while fallen timber emphasizes the tangled woodland floor. An opening at right reveals a warm orange-pink sky beyond the dark canopy. Presented in a figured-wood frame with a stepped gilt liner. Dimensions: Canvas: 27 in. H, 41 in. W; frame: 33.25 in. H. Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Pronounced craquelure, darkened and uneven varnish, and surface grime. Frame wear and small finish losses. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 33.25 in