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Albert Johannsen, Cottage in North Frisian Landscape, c. 1950

Sold for €643 at Auctionata Paddle8 AG on May 19, 2015.

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Oil on hard board Germany, c. 1950 Albert Johannsen (1890-1950) – German Painter Signed lower right ‘A. Johannsen’ Dimensions: 43.5 x 49 cm Very good condition Simple profiled frame North Frisian landscape in impressionist manner; paintings by Husum born artist fetch up to around €5,000 at international auctions The painting presented here, executed in oil on hardboard, was created by Husum born artist Albert Johannsen. Johannsen studied at the Academy of Arts in Dresden under Carl Bantzer who inspired him stylistically for the art of naturalism and impressionism which is expressed in the use of bright colors. He furthermore was a good friend of Artist Kurt Schwitters. The oil painting is signed ‘A. Johannsen’ lower right and is in overall in very good condition. The image measures 43.5 cm, the framed dimensions are 54 x 59.5 cm. Albert Johannsen (1890-1975) Albert Johannsen was born in Husum and is known as the “Husumer Kunstmaler” (the artist from Husum). He studied in Weimar and Dresden under Carl Bantzer. He got wounded during the First World War which is why he finished his studies rather late. He kept visiting the Académie Julien in Paris for several times while he lived and worked in Husum. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Auctionata charges the resale rights tax pursuant to Section 26 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) towards the buyer in case of the sale of an original work of art or photography prior to 70 years having lapsed since the death of their creator. Therefore, Auctionata charges when purchasing a good – if a protection as an original work of art or photography is given – starting from a hammer price of EUR 400 an additional amount, which is calculated according to Section 26 (2) German Copyright Act (UrhG) and which does not exceed the amount of EUR 12,500. You can find more information about resale rights tax in Auctionata´s table of fees and T&C.

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