{"product_id":"monumental-antique-woodland-oleograph-after-paul-flickel-circa-1905","title":"Monumental Antique Woodland Oleograph After Paul Flickel, Circa 1905","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA magnificent and unusually large antique colour oleograph after the German landscape painter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Franz Flickel (1852–1903)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition depicts a group of magnificent mature trees beside open countryside and water. Sunlight catches the twisting trunks and branches, creating the luminous woodland atmosphere for which Flickel became particularly admired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower-right corner bears the printed facsimile signature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“P. Flickel”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the date \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1896\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, referring to the original painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print remains under glass within its substantial period gilt frame. A broad gilt slip and finely moulded beaded decoration give the piece exceptional presence. Its monumental proportions make it a genuine statement artwork for a large interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe sourced this remarkable picture from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid Sussex country house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where its impressive proportions suited the scale and traditional character of the property beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse retains an old retailer or framer’s label reading:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReeves Artists’ Depots Ltd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e59 Moorgate Street, London, E.C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReeves was one of Britain’s best-known suppliers of artists’ materials and operated several London retail depots. The company’s name and Moorgate Street address help place the framing and retailing of this example within the early 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe frame, backing and print appear to have remained together for many years, preserving the authentic appearance of a large country-house picture from the Edwardian period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Franz Flickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was born in Berlin in 1852. He initially trained in the workshop of his grandfather, the theatre and decorative painter Carl Gropius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom 1871 to 1873, Flickel studied landscape painting at the Weimar School of Art under Max Schmidt and Theodor Hagen. He continued his studies in Düsseldorf before settling permanently in Berlin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlickel travelled widely through Germany, Austria and Italy in search of subjects. He became particularly celebrated for his sunlit woodland interiors, mature trees and carefully observed effects of natural light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe joined the Prussian Academy of Arts in 1892 and received the title of professor in 1894. His paintings can be found in several German museum collections, including the National Gallery in Berlin. He died in Nervi, Italy, in 1903.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible Location\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition is identified as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSonnendurchfluteter Wald im Ilsetal im Harz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which translates approximately as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlit Forest in the Ilse Valley in the Harz Mountains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe landscape is therefore believed to depict the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIlse Valley near Ilsenburg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, within the Harz mountain region of central Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe area was known for its wooded valleys, streams, ancient beech trees and dramatic natural scenery. It provided Flickel with several subjects during the later part of his career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original oil painting was signed and dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1896\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This monumental example is an early colour reproduction of that composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original painting dates from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1896\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. However, the Reeves label relates to the framing or retailing of this particular reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReeves’ London outlets principally used the name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReeves Artists’ Depots Ltd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the early 20th century. The available evidence suggests that this example dates from approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1902–1916\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have therefore catalogued it as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly 20th century, circa 1905.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: After Paul Franz Flickel (German, 1852–1903)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject: Sunlit woodland landscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible location: Ilse Valley, Harz Mountains, Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium: Antique colour oleograph or printed reproduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal composition dated: 1896\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate of this example: Early 20th century, circa 1905\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation: Under glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame: Substantial period giltwood and composition frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: Reeves Artists’ Depots Ltd, 59 Moorgate Street, London\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance: Sourced from a Mid Sussex country house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrientation: Landscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall dimensions: Height 85 cm, Width 113 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every good antique condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe printed image retains strong colour and fine detail. The substantial gilt frame displays minor rubbing, small marks and areas of age-related wear, consistent with its considerable age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese details contribute to the picture’s authentic country-house character. Please study all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition report.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyling Suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe monumental scale makes this an ideal focal point for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecountry-house hallway, drawing room, library, dining room or spacious bedroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt would look particularly impressive above a long console table, sideboard, serving table or large fireplace. The muted greens, natural woodland tones and aged gilding complement antique furniture and traditional interiors beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt could also introduce warmth and character into a more restrained contemporary setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly decorative antique picture combining monumental scale, an identified composition, appealing country-house provenance and an excellent period gilt frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Midcentury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54002713592136,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8677\/4344\/files\/MonumentalWoodlandPrint_HallwaySetting.jpg?v=1788612718","url":"https:\/\/vintagemidcentury.co.uk\/products\/monumental-antique-woodland-oleograph-after-paul-flickel-circa-1905","provider":"Vintage Midcentury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}