Vassilis Germenis Greek Oil on Board Painting of a Shepherd With Goats

Description

A Vassilis Germenis (1896 - 1966) Oil On Board Painting, "Shepherd with Goats."

Depicting a goat herd driving goats in … more A Vassilis Germenis (1896 - 1966) Oil On Board Painting, "Shepherd with Goats."

Depicting a goat herd driving goats in a snow storm.

Found in a local estate in the Philadelphia area.

Date:
Mid-20th Century

Overall Condition:
The painting is in overall fair, as-pictured used estate condition.

Condition Details:
The painting could use a good cleaning. It has light surface scratches and scuffing throughout as well as other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. The board has slightly warped (concave) over time. The frame is possibly original and is in overall fair condition. The frame has several spots of loss (especially to the corners) and notable wear. The painting is secured in the frame by packing tape at several points. Otherwise, there are some fine and light surface scratches here and there and other signs of light wear consistent with age.

Maker:
Vassilis Germenis

Marks:
Signed to the bottom right corner of the painting by the artist. There is an old note in Greek attached to the back.

Measurements:
Height: ca. 25 in.
Width: ca. 31 in.
Sight Height: 17 3/16 in.
Sight Width: 23 1/8 in. less