Lakeshore
After Emil Jakob Schindler (Austrian, 1842–1892)
Artist: After Emil Jakob Schindler
Date: Late 19th to early 20th century
Medium: Oil on canvas
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Provenance: Bonhams, Sale 29652, February 27, 2024 (Lot 3151)
Restoration: Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration, Chicago, IL (2024)
Framing: Julius Lowy Frame and Restoring Company, New York, NY (in process)
This After Emil Jakob Schindler lakeshore painting presents a calm natural scene. It features a lakeside with gentle hills, soft trees, and small human figures. The setting appears North American in character. Still water and a hazy sky create a peaceful, reflective atmosphere.
Originally misidentified as a Lewis and Clark scene, this painting now reads as a poetic landscape. Its subtle palette and flowing composition suggest a painter familiar with Schindler’s school. While the exact artist is unknown, the work may have been created during or shortly after Schindler’s life—possibly by a student, admirer, or peer.
Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration professionally cleaned and stabilized the surface. Their conservation work recovered tonal balance and clarified brushwork. Meanwhile, Julius Lowy Frame Company is completing a hand-finished frame to complement the painting’s quiet elegance.
This restored After Emil Jakob Schindler lakeshore painting would appeal to collectors of romantic realism. It suits those who appreciate 19th-century landscapes, especially works influenced by Austrian poetic naturalism. Although modest in tone, the piece offers both decorative charm and historical value.
To explore similar works, visit our European Landscapes Collection. You can also read more about Emil Jakob Schindler on Wikipedia for historical context.