unknown Oriental painter, early 20th century,... Lot 23

unknown Oriental painter, early 20th century, 'Zwei Ägypter bei der Rast', oil on mounted canvas, unsigned, 60 x 142 cm, two Egyptians lying on a carpet with oud observe how a snake strangles a rabbit while it is observed by a marabou, the motif is still indebted to 19th century Oriental painting, however the painterly realization already shows clear influences of Expressionism, in wide stained silver border, overall size: 75 x 156 cm. Limit 400,-