Jan 25, 2024 10:00 EST
Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints / English & Continental Decorative Arts
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Wojciech Horacy Kossak
Polish, 1856-1942
The Charge of the Black Hussars
Signed V. Kossak and dated 1901 (lr)
A gilt wooden label attached to the back is inscribed: Von Seiner Majestät dem Kaiser am 20ten Mai 1901 allerhoechst genehmigt (With the highest approval of His Majesty the Emperor on May 20, 1901)
Oil on canvas
19 3/4 x 29 5/8 inches ( 50.2 x 75.3 cm)
Frame 24 x 34 3/8 inches (61 x 87.3 cm)
The scene depicted is an encounter of Prussia's legendary Black Hussars with Russian artillery during the Seven Years' War, possibly during the crucial Battle of Zorndorf.
Sold for $28,800
Estimated at $8,000 - $12,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Polish, 1856-1942
The Charge of the Black Hussars
Signed V. Kossak and dated 1901 (lr)
A gilt wooden label attached to the back is inscribed: Von Seiner Majestät dem Kaiser am 20ten Mai 1901 allerhoechst genehmigt (With the highest approval of His Majesty the Emperor on May 20, 1901)
Oil on canvas
19 3/4 x 29 5/8 inches ( 50.2 x 75.3 cm)
Frame 24 x 34 3/8 inches (61 x 87.3 cm)
The scene depicted is an encounter of Prussia's legendary Black Hussars with Russian artillery during the Seven Years' War, possibly during the crucial Battle of Zorndorf.
Paint surface in good condition. No restoration visible under UV light. Losses to two corners of the frame, which appears to have been recoated with gold paint
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Auction: Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints / English & Continental Decorative Arts, Jan 25, 2024
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Auction of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints on January 25, 2024
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Comprising Lots 624 - 883 in the Sale
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We Invite You to Contact Us for a Complimentary Auction Evaluation of Your Fine Art
NEW YORK, NY -- International competition drove strong results at Doyle's auction of Old Master & 19th Century Paintings, Drawings & Prints on January 25, 2024. The sale showcased a wide range of works including landscapes, still lifes, portraits and religious subjects by European artists from the Renaissance through the 19th century.
Wojciech Kossak (1856-1942) was a member of a celebrated Polish family of artists who specialized in equestrian subjects and scenes from military history. The sale featured a remarkable work depicting an historic victory of the fabled German Black Hussars over a Russian artillery unit, probably during the Seven Years’ War. Competitive bidding drove this painting to $28,800, more than doubling its estimate.
François Boucher‘s paintings and drawings are prized for their idyllic evocations of the French rococo style. Achieving an exceptional $25,600 was a lovely chalk drawing of a lady holding a birdcage. It was clearly executed by an artist who knew Boucher's style intimately, probably a member of his immediate circle.
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