Bidspirit auction | Antoine Knibily Chilean Harvest Oil

Antoine Knibily Chilean Harvest Oil Painting - Item/Description: Signed oil on canvas themed painting by renowned French Post-War and Contemporary artist, Antoine Knibily (b. 1920). Charming scene depicts lady farm workers in a field by a stream, likely in the mountains of Chile, where the artist spent his early life working among the poor as a priest. Thick impasto brushstrokes. Dreamy hued thatched huts in the background. Women and children gather together and working and resting. Artist signed top left: Knibily. Baroque gilt wood frame. Hanging hardware. Material: Oil on canvas, framed. Antoine Knibily was born in Colmar (Alsace) in 1920. A deeply religious person, he began his life as a priest and moved to Chile to live and work amongst the most impoverished population. After experiencing the ”complete exhaustion of his nerves, ” Knibily moved to New York in an effort to forget about the human suffering he had witnessed. It was there where Knibily found a different path to salvation and joy: through painting. His works, with their thick brushstrokes and bold hues, are soulful, evocative and inspirational. Dimensions: Image size: Height: 23 1/2”; Width: 31 1/2”. Framed: Height: 26 1/2”; Width: 34 1/8” Condition: Very Good. Free of rips, damage, repair. Paint beautifully intact. Signs of age, use and wear including areas of aging to back of canvas. Hanging hardware intact. Age: 1980s Provenance: Private estate Shipping: $95 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.