Large Museum Quality Oil Painting CARL KAHLER Angora Kitten & Champagne c. 1890

Description: *** Large Museum Quality Oil Painting CARL KAHLER Angora Kitten & Champagne c. 1890 *** CHECK OUT OUR multi Award-Winning eBAY STORE with 1500+ estate fresh listings: We specialize in premium original period collectibles, with a focus on the French Empire, Art Deco, and Art Nouveau styles. Our paintings and sculpture range from the 17th C. to the modern era. Inspection of our merchandise is available by appointment in our Roger's Park (Chicago) gallery. * FREE PICK-UP IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA * INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AVAILABLE ITEM DESCRIPTION Up for your consideration is a Up for your consideration is a museum-quality original oil painting by Carl Kahler (American/Austrian/German, 1855 - 1923). The painting is signed in the lower left, and appears to be dated 1886. The painting measures 41" x 29", and the outer dimensions of the frame are 47.5" x 29". The painting features Kahler's most beloved subject, an Angora kitten, sitting on fine fabrics, and apparently looking at his image in a glass of champagne. This piece has been professionally restored, cleaned, and relined. The restoration is well done, and is only visible upon close inspection in glazing light. Under black light there are a few areas of in-painting scattered throughout. There is a thin layer of varnish on the back curtain and the shadows on the lower half of the canvas, likely to stabilize the paint. The piece presents beautifully, and is immediately ready for hanging. The giltwood frame is also on excellent condition, complete, and free of losses. Carl Kahler was born in 1855 in Linz, Austria. He studied at the Munich Academy, as well as in Paris. During the 1880's he was very well known in Germany and Austria. As an itinerant artist, in 1886 Kahler sailed to Australia, where his works were very well received and in demand. While there, he was awarded the commission for four paintings of the Melbourne Cup (racing event) and others in New Zealand. Upon initially moving to New York (1890), and, briefly after, to San Francisco (1891), Kahler opened a studio, where he specialized in figure painting. The local press called him "an erratic genius" who asked enormous prices for his works, and would often destroy a painting if he was unhappy with it, or if he thought it would sell for less than he felt it was worth.Kahler was a member of the Society of Independent Artists. He exhibited in Berlin (1880), Dresden, Munich, Vienna, San Francisco (1892-1902), at the World's Columbian Expo (Chicago, 1893), etc. His works are rare. It is known that Kahler lived in 1921-26 in New York; his track is then lost. SHIPPING COSTS/TERMS SHIPPING COST FOR THIS ITEM IS $275.00 Please note that I will need to utilize a professional packing/shipping company for this item. IT WILL NEED TO BE CRATED & SHIPPED VIA PRIVATE FREIGHT. This quote is for the Continental U.S. only, and the item will be sent via UPS or USPS. International Shipments are USPS, with prior approval (details below).This charge includes all costs including quality packing, shipping fees, & full insurance at the purchase price. RETURN/REFUND POLICY: We offer a full refund policy, but we must be contacted through eBay within 7 days after receiving the item. If a refund is requested, the buyer is to pay return shipping fees. The refund will be made once the item is back in our possession, and that it arrives in the same condition that it was sent. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: We can ship most of our merchandise internationally, but you will need to contact us prior to purchase for permission. International Buyers – Please Note:Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.”

Price: 3800 USD

Location: Chicago, Illinois

End Time: 2024-11-18T01:26:11.000Z

Shipping Cost: 275 USD