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Frits Mondriaan Original Antique Print Holland 1908

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:550.00 USD Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,435.00 USD
Frits Mondriaan Original Antique Print Holland 1908
This is an early print by Frits Mondriaan, the uncle of modern artist Piet Mondriaan. The scene portrays a woman carrying sticks down a rural path. The trees set the mood as somewhat dark, and the figure remains mysterious. Artist: Frits Mondriaan Title: "CLOSE OF DAY - HOLLAND" Medium: Original print on paper Signature: Signed by the artist in the plate, lower left Sheet size: 5 7/8 x 8 3/4 inches Year: 1908, with copyright date marked on matte, lower left Framing: Affixed to backing, 9 3/4 x 13 inches Condition: Very good; slight wear at the top right corner We have not seen any prints like this by Mondriaan, so we believe this one is quite rare. It was done when Piet Mondriaan was developing his own artistic skills at the young age of 11. His Uncle taught him the classic techniques, and this early Frits Mondriaan print is a fine example of his early work.Biography
"Uncle" Frits Mondriaan was a self-taught painter, commercially successful in his time. He is known for the being the uncle of the famous Neo-Plasticist artist Piet Mondriaan. Due in part to his close relationship with Piet, the art of Frits Mondriaan gained renewed interest, and is widely enjoyed by collectors.