Antique coastal landscape of sailing boats at sunset by Harald Viggo Moltke 1900. Scandinavian, Danish, dated 1900. Signed with artist's monogram "HM". Provenance on reverse on label: "Harald Viggo Moltke (1871-1960). Boats oil on canvas". Oil on board. Elaborate gilt gesso frame. Depicts sailing boats at sunset off the coast. Size of frame: 17 x 14 inches; Size of painting: 13 x 10 inches; Size of front painting aperture: 12.25 x 9.25 inches. Weight: 1.5 kg (allow up to 7 kg volumetric weight once packed). Tatty condition, commensurate with age - various superficial marks & scratches, craquelure and lots of knocks to and pieces missing from gesso frame but all part of its charm and character. Priced accordingly. Best described as shabby chic or faded grandeur. The auction record for a painting by Harald Viggo Moltke is £10,849 (approximately $13,600).
A little note about shipping:
This beautiful piece is very old, and its elaborate carved wooden frame is naturally rather delicate. We will pack it with the utmost care to help it reach you safely. By purchasing, you’re accepting this small risk when shipping by courier. Unfortunately, I’m not able to offer refunds or returns for any damage that may occur in delivery.
Antique coastal landscape of sailing boats at sunset by Harald Viggo Moltke 1900. Scandinavian, Danish, dated 1900. Signed with artist's monogram "HM". Provenance on reverse on label: "Harald Viggo Moltke (1871-1960). Boats oil on canvas". Oil on board. Elaborate gilt gesso frame. Depicts sailing boats at sunset off the coast. Size of frame: 17 x 14 inches; Size of painting: 13 x 10 inches; Size of front painting aperture: 12.25 x 9.25 inches. Weight: 1.5 kg (allow up to 7 kg volumetric weight once packed). Tatty condition, commensurate with age - various superficial marks & scratches, craquelure and lots of knocks to and pieces missing from gesso frame but all part of its charm and character. Priced accordingly. Best described as shabby chic or faded grandeur. The auction record for a painting by Harald Viggo Moltke is £10,849 (approximately $13,600).
A little note about shipping:
This beautiful piece is very old, and its elaborate carved wooden frame is naturally rather delicate. We will pack it with the utmost care to help it reach you safely. By purchasing, you’re accepting this small risk when shipping by courier. Unfortunately, I’m not able to offer refunds or returns for any damage that may occur in delivery.