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Oil Painting Pair by Hermann Armin Kern "The Trumpeter and the Smoker"
Walton House Antiques
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Oil Painting Pair by Hermann Armin Kern "The Trumpeter and the Smoker"

19th century
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Oil Painting pair by Hermann Armin Kern "The trumpeter and the Smoker" 1838 - 1912 Popular Austrian painter of figurative scenes court painter at the Court of France Joseph the first in Vienna. Studied in Prague, a talented musician and friends of France Listz. Both oil on panel signed provenance Stacey Marks. Signed

Dimensions unframed 12 x 10

Dimensions framed 17 x 15

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Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
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Walton House Antiques has dated these Hermann Kern Oil Paintings to the 19th Century.

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SA1182261
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NL999
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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

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Oil Painting pair by Hermann Armin Kern "The trumpeter and the Smoker" 1838 - 1912 Popular Austrian painter of figurative scenes court painter at the Court of France Joseph the first in Vienna. Studied in Prague, a talented musician and friends of France Listz. Both oil on panel signed provenance Stacey Marks. Signed
fig 1. A pair of 19th-century oil paintings depicting seated menone smoking a pipe and the other holding a brass hornhoused in matching ornate gilt pierced frames.
fig 1. Oil Painting Pair by Hermann Armin Kern "The Trumpeter and the Smoker"

Dimensions unframed 12 x 10

Dimensions framed 17 x 15

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated these Hermann Kern Oil Paintings to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1182261
Dealers Internal Ref
NL999
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
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Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

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Archive I A pair of 19th-century oil paintings depicting seated menone smoking a pipe and the other holding a brass hornhoused in matching ornate gilt pierced frames.

Oil Painting Pair by Hermann Armin Kern "The Trumpeter and the Smoker"

Archive II A pair of 19th-century oil paintings depicting seated menone smoking a pipe and the other holding a brass hornhoused in matching ornate gilt pierced frames. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century oil paintings depicting seated menone smoking a pipe and the other holding a brass hornhoused in matching ornate gilt pierced frames. View III
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Archive VII A pair of 19th-century oil paintings depicting seated menone smoking a pipe and the other holding a brass hornhoused in matching ornate gilt pierced frames. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of 19th-century oil paintings depicting seated menone smoking a pipe and the other holding a brass hornhoused in matching ornate gilt pierced frames. View VIII
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A pair of 19th-century oil paintings depicting seated menone smoking a pipe and the other holding a brass hornhoused in matching ornate gilt pierced frames.
Oil Painting pair by Hermann Armin Kern "The trumpeter and the Smoker"
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A pair of 19th-century oil paintings depicting seated menone smoking a pipe and the other holding a brass hornhoused in matching ornate gilt pierced frames.
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19th-century genre painting focuses on scenes of everyday life, depicting ordinary individuals engaged in common activities, such as making music, smoking, or socialising. Originating in earlier Dutch traditions, this style gained widespread popularity across Central Europe for its detailed, narrative character studies and realistic interior settings.

Paintings from this era were primarily executed using oil pigments ground with linseed oil on stretched linen canvas or wooden panels. Frames were typically crafted from softwood or plaster composition (compo) applied over wood, gilded with gold leaf, and sealed with bole and shellac.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate craquelure across the paint surface, natural age oxidation on the back of the canvas or wood panel, and historic artist signatures. Frame construction from this era often shows hand-carved joinery, cast composition ornament, and genuine gold leaf wear.

Position the framed pair side-by-side at eye level above a mahogany credenza, console table, or mantelpiece to create visual symmetry. They blend effectively with rich wall shades such as navy, deep green, or charcoal, adding historic texture to modern library or dining spaces.

Keep oil paintings away from direct sunlight, excess humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent cracking and canvas warp. Clean gilt frames gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding water or liquid cleansers that can dissolve delicate gilding or plaster ornament.
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