379 . FERDINAND KNAB ( GERMAN 1834-1902 ) OIL ON CANVAS “ TRANQUIL EVENING RIVERSIDE LANDSCAPE ” WITH ANTIQUE VILLA IN THE DISTANCE , signed lower right F . Knab and dated lower left 1900 / 12 in original carved and gilt frame and stretcher . Ferdinand Knab was born in Würzburg and was initially trained in architecture . In 1859 he moved to Munich , where he attended the painting classes of Arthur von Ramberg ( 1819-1875 ) and Carl Theodor von Piloty ( 1826-1886 ). Later in 1868 he traveled to Italy , where he discovered his passion for romantic Ruin landscapes . Knab was a very sought after artist during his life time and was occasionally commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria for the Munich Residenz and the Linderhof Palace . 13 in . x 17 in . Framed 18 in . x 22 in . 2,500 / 3,500 From the Starbuck East Brick , Nantucket
380 . WEDGWOOD MAJOLICA LOW NAIAD CENTER BOWL , circa 1882 , modeled with two water nymphs grasping a fisherman ’ s net amid scrolling waves . Impressed Wedgwood and date code DEK for December 1882 . Height 10 ¾ in . Length 18 in . Depth 8 in . 800 / 1,200 Note : Example of pre-Raphaelite taste for “ serious subjects treated with maximum realism and John Ruskin ’ s urging of artists to go to nature for inspiration and subjects .” Source : Museum of Birmingham . From the Starbuck East Brick , Nantucket
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