1898 Aime Van Wassenhove Oil Painting – "Saint George and the Dragon"
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1898 Aime Van Wassenhove Oil Painting – "Saint George and the Dragon"
$2,000.00 AUD
Sale price
$2,000.00 AUD
Regular price
Own a Piece of 19th-Century European History.
This striking original oil painting, dated 1898, is a masterfully rendered interpretation of the legendary battle between Saint George and the Dragon. Hand-signed with the artist’s distinct conjoined "VW" monogram, this work is attributed to the Belgian painter Aime Van Wassenhove, known for his dramatic narrative style and meticulous attention to detail.
Key Features:
- Artist: Aime Van Wassenhove (Belgian, 19th Century).
- Subject: The iconic Christian legend of Saint George on horseback, rescuing a princess by slaying a dragon.
- Date: 1898 (Dated clearly in the lower left foreground).
- Style: Late 19th-century Romanticism/Academic Art with rich, moody tones and intricate floral details in the foreground.
- Framing: Housed in a classic, deep-profile dark wood frame that complements the antique aesthetic.
Condition Note:
The painting displays a beautiful natural patina consistent with its 125+ year age. The colors remain vibrant, and the fine details of the knight's armor and the dragon’s scales are excellently preserved.
The painting displays a beautiful natural patina consistent with its 125+ year age. The colors remain vibrant, and the fine details of the knight's armor and the dragon’s scales are excellently preserved.
Why Collect This Piece?
The Saint George motif is one of the most enduring symbols in art history, representing the triumph of good over evil. As an original dated work from the late 1800s, this painting serves as both a powerful focal point for a library or study and a solid addition to any collection of 19th-century European art.
The Saint George motif is one of the most enduring symbols in art history, representing the triumph of good over evil. As an original dated work from the late 1800s, this painting serves as both a powerful focal point for a library or study and a solid addition to any collection of 19th-century European art.