Fritz Thate (1889-1968) - Berchtesgaden mit Watzmann

Berchtesgaden with Watzmann Thate – Oil on panel, signed, about 1930–1950 WORK A view over meadows and fences to Berchtesgaden with the towers of the Stiftkirche and the Franziskanerkirche, behind them the Watzmann with snow on the ridges, to the left larches and spruces in autumn light. Strong, fat brushwork, bright colors. Large format, 69.8 x 99.7 cm. ARTIST Fritz Thate (1889 Leipzig – 1968 Goslar), known as a “Harz painter”; according to the Gehrecke lexicon (“The Harz, seen by painters 1850–1950”) he created numerous landscapes and postcard motifs. Signed bottom right “Thate”; the signature matches ten comparison signatures from our collection. Technique: oil on panel. Image size: 69.8 x 99.7 cm Frame size: 84.3 x 114.4 x 5.5 cm Framed weight: 5,500 g Signature: bottom right “Thate”. Back: without markings. Provenance: private German collection. CONDITION Very good condition, painting layer closed, colors fresh; not cleaned, not restored. At the top of the silver frame there is a flaw in the mount (see detail photo). Please view the photos as part of the description. FRAME AND HANGING Silver-colored profile frame with black inner edge, period-typical; the frame belongs to the lot. Back with quick-release screws. Please check the hanging hardware before hanging. SHIPPING Shipped framed, corners and surface protected, as freight. Pickup in Helmstedt available. Frame: age-/use-related nicks (scratches, wear, small defects) present, not always fully visible in the photos. The frame is included as an accessory in the existing condition; the work is what is valued.

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