Due to the style, motive and the time of creation we attributed this unsigned painting to the artist from the circle of German orientalist Max Friedrich Rabes ( 1868 Samter/Posen -1944 Vienna). For stylistic comparison see additional photo of signed Rabes painting "View of Istanbul with Dolmabahce Palace und der Artaköy-Mosque" sold in the auctionshouse "Dorotheum",Vienna for 49000 € on 1april 2009 (source: www.artnet.com).
Inscription: unsigned , on the reverse of stretcher - an old inscription .
Technique: oil on canvas, old gold-plated frame
Measurements: unframed w 24 1/3" x h 30 1/3" (62 x 77 cm), framed 27 1/5" x 33" (69 x 84 cm)
Condition: very good |