Bidspirit auction | Josef Rolf Knobloch (1891-1964) Winter

Josef Rolf Knobloch (1891-1964) Winter O/B - Item/Description: Thick impasto in black and white of a Winterscape. Snow on ground, partially frozen pond, and a large house barn in the background. Wonderful use of light and shadows. Signed, dated in part lower right: J. Rolf Knobloch '12. En verso handwritten notes on paper backing read: ”Winter/ illegible name/ Signed lower right on front when painting as wet (Josef) Rolf Knoblock.” Remnants of old label. Gilt painted wood frame. No hanging hardware. Josef Rolf Knobloch was born in 1891 in Böhmisch Kamnitz, a region of the Czech Republic. He was a student at the Liebwerda Art School and the Technical University of Munich. Largely self -taught, he was influenced by Impressionism and exhibited widely in Germany during his lifetime and was a member of many art societies. Material: Oil on Board. Dimensions: Image size: Height: 13”; Width: 16”. Framed: Height:15 1/2”; Width: 18 3/4”. Condition: Good. Free of cracks. Surface wear includes spots of paint loss, grime, chip to top left corner of board. Work is loose in frame. Painted wood frame has chipping, areas of loss and signs of old repair. Age: 1912. Provenance: Private Estate. Shipping: $50 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.