Albert (or Albrecht) Schenck (1828-1901) Data Page 24

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This is Datapage 24 re Auguste (or August) Friedrich (or Frederic) Albrecht (or Albert) Schenck.

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UNKNOWN SCHENCK WORK No. 9

In many of Albert Schenck's works, he presents a scene from nature of an animal in distress high on a mountain & under adverse weather conditions. Often with an accompanying gallery of scavengers awaiting the poor animal's inability to defend itself. A number of such works are visible throughout this site with perhaps the most famous being those featured on site page 03.

And here, thanks to Shannon ______ of San Diego, California, whom we sincerely thank, is another such fine Albert Schenck work. 19 x 23 inches in size, plus maybe a little extra under the frame edge. A winter scene of a sheep with its rear leg held in the air, most probably injured, unable to escape - her coat snagged on the undergrowth behind her. A sad but most beautiful scene.

The date of the work is not known & a label on the rear of the work simply says 'Sheep'. I cropped the image that Shannon kindly provided to be able to show the painting in its entirety without scrolling. And as a result, had to cut off the lovely old picture frame. But you can get a good idea of the beauty of the frame at both left & right. The work, Shannon believes, was once owned by the Texaco Foundation, but a great many years ago, now.

Schenck work Date unknown

UNKNOWN SCHENCK WORK No. 10

This Albert Schenck work was offered for sale via e-Bay in Oct. 2006. It was listed by 'whatsitworth2' of Rhode Island, U.S.A. I saw that the vendor was, in fact, Conway's Vintage Treasures of Post Office Box 422, N. Kingstown, Rhode Island, 02852. Their website is here & when this page was updated on Oct. 18, 2006, the Schenck work was listed there (no longer) at a price of U.S. $4,200. It was soon sold! Read on.

The work was described as being 21 x 15 inches in size, in an ornate frame visible here, with an overall size including the frame of 26 x 21 inches. Signed at lower left as you can see below. - 'Spectacular still life of shepherd with flock on mountain side during blizzard.' The opening e-Bay bid value was U.S. $1,999 & it sold at that price on Oct. 17, 2006 to a private bidder.

The work is most beautiful. So without more ado, here is the Schenck work for your enjoyment. Is it not beautiful indeed!

Schenck work. Date and title unknown. See text.

More when I get more! Maybe YOU could provide new data or could provide a clue as to where new data about the above works (or indeed any other Schenck work) might be found. I would truly welcome your input.

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