Jumping Horse and Rider
Painting on canvas, horizontal landscape format • Signed lower right, likely attributed to a mid-century European or American modernist artist specializing in equestrian subjects
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Modernist Expressionism with Cubist-influenced faceted brushwork
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas, applied with a heavy palette knife creating a distinct faceted, mosaic-like impasto texture
Creation Period
Mid to late 20th century, circa 1960s-1970s
Dimensions & Format
Estimated approximately 24 x 36 inches (60 x 90 cm), horizontal rectangular landscape format
Subject Description
An equestrian scene depicting a horse and jockey in mid-jump over an obstacle, rendered in a mosaic of vibrant red, white, yellow-ochre, brown, and cool blue-gray tones against a textured background
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good condition, showing stable pigment and minor surface dust consistent with age
Estimated Market Value
$1,500 - $3,000
Auction Estimate
$800 - $1,200
Provenance History
Acquired through the secondary art market or private collection, likely originating from a mid-century gallery setting
Art Historical Significance
Reflects the mid-century fascination with applying modernist structural abstraction and heavy impasto techniques to traditional sporting art and equestrian themes
Notable Features
Distinctive palette knife mosaic texture, bold primary red jacket contrasting with golden-brown animal tones, and a clear signature visible in the lower right corner
Condition Issues
Standard surface grime, slight frame abrasion along the extreme edges, and stable craquelure inherent to heavy impasto drying
Conservation Recommendations
Surface cleaning by a professional conservator to remove accumulated dust, housed in its original mid-century wooden slat frame with controlled indoor humidity and indirect lighting