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Louis Ritman 1889-1963 Forrest Landscape Painting

Sold for $1,600 at Hill Auction Gallery on Jun 17, 2026.

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Louis Ritman (American, 1889-1963), oil on canvas depicting a lush forest landscape with dense trees and foliage. The composition features a deer in the foreground walking through a shaded clearing, rendered with expressive brushwork and layered tones of green, brown, and muted highlights suggesting filtered light through the canopy. No apparent artist signature. The verso retains a label for R. H. Love Galleries, along with a stencil and a canvas stamp reading The Canvas of Louis Ritman Distributed by Maurice Ritman, Adm., adding to the works provenance. Unframed and mounted on a wood stretcher. Dimensions: 32 X 26 X 1 in. Condition: Good to fair overall vintage condition with typical age-related surface wear and toning, most notably along the edges. There is a visible scratch at the center of the composition. The edges and corners shows general wear consistent with age and handling. Note: This condition statement is provided as a courtesy and reflects an opinion, not a statement of fact. Bidders are encouraged to inspect items in person or through an agent to assess condition. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping Information: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house packing or shipping services. As a courtesy, we are pleased to refer trusted third-party shipping providers for buyer convenience. Buyers are encouraged to contact shippers directly to obtain packing quotes, shipping rates, insurance options, and estimated transit times. Additional local, domestic, and international shipper referrals may be available upon request. Parcel Shipping Providers: First Class Shipping Center, 11700 NW 41st Street, Coral Springs, FL. Phone (754) 800-7674. Email 1shippingcenter@gmail.com. Mr. Ship Pro, 7838 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (305) 783-9504. Email roberto@mrshippro.com. The UPS Store #2881, 11110 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, FL 33351. Phone (954) 572-4004. Email store2881@theupsstore.com. Freight & Large Item Shipping / Local Florida Delivery: Available through independent providers. Please contact info@hillauctiongallery.com for referrals based on item size, location, and delivery requirements.

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