971 - "The Bath," Reinhard Sebastian Zimmermann Reinhard Sebastian Zimmermann (1815–1893), 19th-century German school

"The Bath," Reinhard Sebastian Zimmermann Reinhard Sebastian Zimmermann (1815–1893), 19th-century German school Oil on canvas. Canvas measures 70 x 52 cm; framed dimensions: 102 x 81 cm. Reinhard Sebastian Zimmermann (1815–1893) was a German artist who studied at the Munich Academy under Julius Schnorr, Heinrich Maria von Hess, and Clemens von Zimmermann. Initially active as a portrait painter, he was appointed Royal Painter to the Grand Duke of Baden and devoted himself to depicting Bavarian and Swabian peasant life. He painted the same subject several times; the painting “Zahlungsschwierigkeiten” (Payment Difficulties) has an early version dating from 1852 and a later one from 1855. His paintings are on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Neue Pinakothek in Munich, and other museums. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.