Possibly Carl (Karl) Hofer, German Expressionist, died 1955
two Expressionist/Fauvist oil paintings, signed and dated 1916
each, oil on canvas, 21 1/4 x 25 1/2 inches
Mountain Scene is above, Field of Flowers near Lake is below
Framed in matching mid century gold-toned frames with beading, 25 12/ x 29 3/4 inches
Condition of both: Excellent. A surface cleaning would favor the vibrancy of the palette. Nothing more is needed.
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These early Expressionist/Fauvist oils on canvas are possibly by Karl (Carl) Hofer, German Expressionist painter, d1955. Hofer traveled widely. He interned in Paris between 1914 and 1917, where he was influenced by the Fauvists. Very few of Hofer's French works are in existence.
The oils were purchased by an American physician who studied medicine in Geneva in the 1960s, and returned to America in 1973. He was a collector of fine European art. We have been consigned to sell the art in his estate. PLEASE CLICK THE IMAGES FOR LARGER PHOTOS. The paintings are available for inspection on the Eastern shore of Connecticut. The Buyer will receive a provenance letter from us, and signed by the physician's heir.
Mountain Scene is signed CH Hofer 16 (1916). The artist used CH extensively as his logo/monogram.
Below: Field of Flowers Near Lake, signed CH Hofer, 1916. Stretcher stenciled 15. Old label from framer in Geneva.
