Art, Gold & Silver, Primitives & Rare Books
Lot 362:
Description
Striking figurative oil painting on canvas signed Henry Schafer depicting a man posed in a jousting or tournament armor outfit holding a helmet before him. The composition presents the armored figure from the waist up, emphasizing the reflective metal breastplate, padded gorget, and heavy gloves associated with ceremonial or jousting armor rather than battlefield equipment. Schafer employs confident brushwork and layered tonal modeling to capture both the metallic sheen of the armor and the expressive character of the sitter’s face, set against a subdued mottled green background that enhances the dramatic lighting and depth of the figure. The painting shows strong mid-20th century studio technique with bold painterly handling and an academic understanding of form and light. Signed upper left and housed in an ornate gilt molded frame. Canvas measures approximately 25 x 40 inches with overall framed dimensions approximately 32 x 47 inches.
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