Bidspirit auction | Koster Oil Painting

Koster Oil Painting - - An original oil painting on board, depicting a harbour scene with a luminated boat. By acclaimed Dutch artist Antonius ‘Toon’ Koster (1913 - 1989) He attended The Art Academy in Rotterdam & soon became a painter, printmaker, industrial artist, enamelist & muralist. Koster was renowned for his use of dark often gloomy colours in his paintings, with coarse brush strokes creating a charged atmosphere. Oftentimes with a single highlighted portion just like the one on offer here. He was once asked ”Which movement do you belong to?” To which he replied ”There is no movement, & everything repeats itself” allowing his deeply hidden mischievous side to poke out, albeit temporarily. Signed to the lower left corner. Framed in a simple wooden frame with a striking gold border allowing the art to stand out in contrast. Condition : Used, minimal wear to frame, art in overall very good condition. Dim : 37cm (H) x 43cm (W)