Ben Austrian

Ben Austrian (American, 1870-1921) , oil on canvas landscape, signed lower right and dated 1919 , inscribed verso To Mrs. W.L. Beebe St. Paul Minn. your visit to my studio was an inspiration. This little picture I know will be enjoyed by you both and I am happy , retaining its original Newcomb Macklin style frame, 20" x 16". Estimated: $2000 - $4000

3 . Ben Austrian (American,1870-1921) Chick. Oil on board, signed and dated 1915 along the lower rightedge, the sight size apprx. 6-1/2" x 4-3/4", matted and framedunder glass overall apprx. 15" x 12". Ben Austrian left school at the age of fifteen and worked as asalesman for several years, while teaching himself to be an artist.He helped promote the business by giving every person that placedan order-no matter how small- an original painting. His paintingcareer began by exhibiting a trompe l'oeil painting called "A Day'sHunt" that received attention in Philadelphia. However, Austrian'ssuccess came from his paintings of chickens. In 1902 he went toParis, where he opened a studio and in London he was acclaimed "TheLandseer of Chickens." One of his chickens became the famoustrademark for the Bon Ami slogan - "Hasn't Scratched Yet." Hispaintings for the advertisements were full-color oils.Unfortunately at the height of his success he died of a stroke in1921. www.askart.com Condition: Very tiny losses at the edges, minor discolorationaround the perimeter from contact with former matting. Board isvery slightly concave. Cradled in a hinged mat surrounded by mylartape. Frame is newer.

Lot # 75 Ben Austrian (American, 1870-1921) , oil on canvas landscape titled Along the Perkiomen , signed lower right Ben Austrian 1919 , the reverse with a lengthy poem inscribed to Mrs. William Seyfer with a response from her dated 1920, 20" x 28". Estimated Value: $2500 - $3500

Ben Austrian(American, 1870-1921), oil on canva Ben Austrian(American, 1870-1921), oil on canvas Florida landscape, signed lower left ''Ben Austrian'', retaining its original Ben Austrian ''Blacks Royal Poinciana Studio'' label verso, 6 1/4'' x 4 1/2''. Several small abrasions. Submit request to conditions@pookandpook.com.

probably Goldschieder , the bear chested female wearing a tied drapery and a coin hung head-dress, holding a large stylised scallop shell before her, on swept square socle, the rear with indistinct moulded factory mark and impressed 896, 45 and P (some minor restorations), 55cm high