Signed and inscribed lower left: Adolf Eberle / München

Brenner Family collection, Baden-Baden, Germany, acquired around 1900; Kurt Brenner, Baden-Baden, Germany, by descent from the above; Commander H. W. Harrison, Heidelberg, Germany, acquired from the above, 1955; Private collection, Texas.

Adolf Eberle (German, 1843-1914) The proud Dachshund Oil on panel 12-1/4 x 15-3/4 inches (31.1 x 40.0 cm) Signed and inscribed lower left: Adolf Eberle / München PROVENANCE: Brenner Family collection, Baden-Baden, Germany, acquired around 1900; Kurt Brenner, Baden-Baden, Germany, by descent from the above; Commander H. W. Harrison, Heidelberg, Germany, acquired from the above, 1955; Private collection, Texas. The present work represents a variation on one of Adolf Eberle's most popular motifs. The proud Dachshund appears elsewhere in Eberle's body of work with some slight differences, namely in the color of the horse at left. The artist enjoyed considerable popularity during his lifetime, often repeating his most-loved works to fulfill demand. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

On cradled panel support. Minor frame abrasion at edges. Finely patterned craquelure throughout. Very slight yellowing to the varnish layer. Minor surface dust. Not examined out of frame. Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. Scattered small dots of retouching at edges. Scattered instances of finely applied strengthening to some areas of red and black pigment. Framed Dimensions 19.5 X 22.5 X 2.5 Inches