Lot 492
A shooting target with elk, German, 20th century, oil on wood
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
Oil on wood. Stamped on the reverse "D.R.G.M." and "D.R.P. ang."; handwritten inscription, possibly "Steindorf". On a circular wooden panel with an inlaid border: a standing elk in side view, head turned to the right, flanked by reed forms; ground zone with an indicated water surface. The background shading from a warm glow of light behind the antlers to dark violet-brown tones toward the edges. Opaque application of paint with a confident brushstroke, particularly pronounced in the antlers and reed sections. The elk motif is rarer than the common stag motif on German Schützenscheiben. Paint layer adhering well across the entire surface, with no visible lifting or losses. Diameter circa 39.5 cm.Condition: I - Questions about the lot?
