Lot 204 , Béla Spányi, Hungarian (1852-1914), Woodland landscape

Béla Spányi (Hungarian, (1852-1914))
Woodland landscape,
signed and inscribed verso,
oil on board,
9cm x 11cm

Provenance: The György Gordon (1924-2005) collection of Austro-Hungarian Art

£150-250
Béla Adalbert von Spányi was one of Hungary’s most renowned painters of landscapes and scenes of natural outdoor beauty.

Born in Budapest, Spányi took quickly to his artistic studies, later spending three years in Vienna, then traveling on to Paris and Munich as part of perfecting his talent. His time in Munich was of particular significance and professional success as his works were in great demand from the Bavarian art dealers, Spányi even attracted the attention of Bavaria’s Prince-Regent, later King Ludwig III, a well-known patron of fine art.

In 1889, Spányi was honoured in Berlin by the Fine Arts Society and received their Grand Prize medal as well as an honorary diploma from their institute.

Spányi’s paintings are in prominent collections around the world, but the majority remains within Hungary, most notably in the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery.

Condition:
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Sold for £90