Bidspirit auction | AN OIL ON CANVAS, ”THE

AN OIL ON CANVAS, ”THE HUNTER AT REST,” BY BERKER, 19TH CENTURY - A superbly executed oil painting on canvas depicting a hunter resting after a successful day in the field, surrounded by his hounds and the day’s game. The composition, rich in detail and atmosphere, reveals a finely trained academic hand and a mastery of color and texture. At the center, a seated hunter in 17th-century attire with a white shirt and red sash is shown cleaning his firearm while his loyal dogs watch intently. Around him are trophies of the hunt — a stag, hares, pheasants, partridges, and waterfowl all rendered with striking naturalism. A suspended heron dominates the right side, while in the background, a courtyard with figures and architecture lends spatial depth and narrative balance. The artist’s ability to combine human, animal, and still-life elements into a coherent, dramatic tableau demonstrates his familiarity with the Flemish and Dutch Baroque traditions of Jan Fyt, Frans Snyders, and Pieter Boel, while maintaining a 19th-century Romantic sensibility. The brushwork is precise yet lively, particularly in the treatment of fur, plumage, and metallic reflections. Mounted in a molded giltwood frame, likely original to the work. Conditon: Overall, the work is in a sound and well-preserved state of conservation, with relining and retouching performed to a high professional standard. No major restoration interventions appear to have compromised the integrity or tonality of the original paint layer. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Please note that this lot is located in Europe and will be shipped to the winner from our European warehouse. Dimensions: 64 × 69 in., (163 × 175 cm.) Condition: Overall, the work is in a sound and well-preserved state of conservation, with relining and retouching performed to a high professional standard. No major restoration interventions appear to have compromised the integrity or tonality of the original paint layer.