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Pair of German Oil Paintings on Panel.
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Pair of German Oil Paintings on Panel.

1900 - 1920
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A pair of oils on panels depicting a young man and a young woman in each.

These pictures came from a family who inherited them from their father who had fought in WW2 and brought them back from Germany where he had been prisoner of war.

Each painting has a small brass plaque with inscriptions" Der Beste Fang" and the other "Die Schönste Stunde" (The Best Catch and The Finest Hour).

They are in good condition, framed in oak, with just slight gaps where the frames are joined.

The paintings without frame each measure 19cm X 10.5cm.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
32.5cm (12.80")
Width
22.5cm (8.86")
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Jane Short Antiques has dated these German Oil Panel Paintings to the 1920s.

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SA1066207
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A4081
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A pair of oils on panels depicting a young man and a young woman in each.
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These pictures came from a family who inherited them from their father who had fought in WW2 and brought them back from Germany where he had been prisoner of war.
Jane Short Antiques
fig 1. A pair of vertical oil paintings on wooden panels depicting rural couples, framed in dark oak moulding with gilt inner slips.
fig 1. Pair of German Oil Paintings on Panel.

Each painting has a small brass plaque with inscriptions" Der Beste Fang" and the other "Die Schönste Stunde" (The Best Catch and The Finest Hour).

They are in good condition, framed in oak, with just slight gaps where the frames are joined.

fig 2. A pair of vertical oil paintings on wooden panels depicting rural couples, framed in dark oak moulding with gilt inner slips.
fig 2. Pair of German Oil Paintings on Panel.

The paintings without frame each measure 19cm X 10.5cm.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer,PayPal or card via telephone.

Height
32.5cm (12.80")
Width
22.5cm (8.86")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated these German Oil Panel Paintings to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1066207
Dealers Internal Ref
A4081
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
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30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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Archive I A pair of vertical oil paintings on wooden panels depicting rural couples, framed in dark oak moulding with gilt inner slips.

Pair of German Oil Paintings on Panel.

Archive II A pair of vertical oil paintings on wooden panels depicting rural couples, framed in dark oak moulding with gilt inner slips. View II
Archive III A pair of vertical oil paintings on wooden panels depicting rural couples, framed in dark oak moulding with gilt inner slips. View III
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A pair of vertical oil paintings on wooden panels depicting rural couples, framed in dark oak moulding with gilt inner slips.
Pair of German Oil Paintings on Panel.
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A pair of vertical oil paintings on wooden panels depicting rural couples, framed in dark oak moulding with gilt inner slips.
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German genre paintings from the 19th century typically focus on scenes of daily life, regional customs, and figurative studies. Artists emphasised realistic detail, narrative clarity, and atmospheric lighting, frequently executing small-scale works on smooth wood panels.

These artworks were executed using oil-based pigments applied to prepared hardwood boards, such as oak or mahogany. The finished panels were commonly mounted into heavy timber frames, often featuring gilded inner slips to reflect light onto the painted surface.

Authentic period panel paintings typically display natural age craquelure across the paint layer, bevelled edges on the reverse of the timber board, and evidence of historic framing. Frame construction often shows period joinery, hand-applied gilding, or patinated metal title plaques.

A small pair of framed paintings works effectively positioned vertically in narrow spaces, arranged side-by-side above a console, or incorporated into an eclectic gallery wall. The dark wood and gilt tones complement contemporary schemes by adding historical texture and architectural depth.

To preserve oil paintings on wood panel, maintain a stable indoor humidity level to prevent the timber substrate from warping or splitting. Clean the frame and surface gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, and position the artwork away from direct sunlight or radiant heat sources.
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