JULIUS STOCKFLETH (American/Texas 1857-1935) A PAINTING, "Das liebe Elternhaus.," WYK AUF FÖHR, 1924, oil on canvas, signed, placed and dated L/R, titled at center. 13" x 18 1/2" Note: The title translating to, "My loving Parents' Home.," is of typical Frisian style with a thatched roof and a small side building. The side of the building painted with the date 1796. Julius Stockfleth returned to Germany in 1907 after living in Galveston, Texas. He remained in Wyk Auf Föhr for the remainder of his life. Provenance: Property of a Texas Gentleman, Houston, Texas.

Dry pigment, losses, filled areas with inpainting, now laid to second canvas, surface soil, texture of paint is rough, dry, flaky, and delicate, but overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.