Bidspirit auction | A CONTINENTAL SCHOOL, EARLY 20TH

A CONTINENTAL SCHOOL, EARLY 20TH CENTURY ”BATHER AT THE WATER’S EDGE” - Depicting a nude young woman standing at the edge of a still lake, turning in profile toward the right. The composition is rendered with delicate tonal transitions and atmospheric light, the figure set against mist-shrouded mountains and a reflective surface of water, creating a dreamlike and ethereal mood. The treatment of the female form reflects the academic tradition of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reminiscent of Symbolist and Romantic figural studies. Provenance: Private collection, New York, United States. The frame dimensions are: 28 x 33 in., (71 x 84 cm.) 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. Condition: The canvas remains stable with light surface soiling and faint abrasions consistent with age. The frame with wear, rubbing, and minor gilt losses along the edges, but structurally sound and original to the piece.