Spitzweg, Carl Wide mountain valley. 1857. pencil on wove paper. 21.6 x 34.5 cm. Dated and inscribed, with the estate stamp (Lugt L.2307) lower right. Mounted in dots on support and under passepartout. The authenticity of this work was confirmed in December 2021 by Mr Detlef Rosenberger, Oberostendorf. - Carl Spitzweg is considered an important painter of the late Romantic period, which is particularly evident in his fine, detailed and sometimes poetic landscape views. He often chooses dreamy and idyllic scenes and emphasises them with fine shading and subtle lighting, capturing the melancholy and quiet beauty of nature in a particularly impressive way. - Minimal marginal browning due to the paper, somewhat fingerstained in places, occasional pale brown stains, small tears in the upper margin. Good overall. Landscape depiction captured in dynamic line. Pencil on wove paper. Dated and inscribed, in the lower right with estate stamp. Spot-mounted to backing, under mat. - Carl Spitzweg is recognised as one of the most important painters of the late Romantic period, which is particularly evident in his fine, detailed and sometimes poetic landscape views. He often chooses dreamy and idyllic scenes and elaborates them with fine shading and subtle lighting, capturing the melancholy and quiet beauty of nature in a particularly impressive way. -Minimal marginal browning due to the paper, somewhat fingerstained in few spots, occasional pale brown spots, small tears in the upper margin. Overall good. Landscape depiction captured in dynamic lines. This lot is taxed. A surcharge of 24.95% will be added to the hammer price and 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) to the final invoice amount in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.