Bio
Carl Hampel Bio
Born about 1887 in Bendigo Originally a farmer Hampel brilliantly able was mainly self-taught and briefly studied under Max Meldrum in Melbourne Hampel won fame for his Mallee landscapes, He moved to and lived in London where Queen Mary bought one of his still life’s at his first Bond St Exhibition, Many works by the artist have been sold at auction including ‘The little white bench’ sold at Christie’s Amsterdam ‘A European Corporate Collection’.
In 2012 Hampel was a founding member of the society of 20 Melbourne Painters, Tragically Carl and his wife Bertha and son Kim age 12 were killed when a large bomb wrecked their 3 storey Hampstead London Home in an air raid in September 1940 during WW2.
Condition
Image in (Good Condition) does have some restoration Frame in (Good Condition) has repairs in to corners etc does have some Chipping and scratching on frame plus usual wear marks from use and displaying consistent with age see photos as photos play an important role in description of condition – Artwork will be Shipped in a Picture box made by us from Cardboard and Foam packaging to suit the size of your individual Artwork, we will Ship your Artwork within 1-2 working days from sale, send us a message so we can do combined postage where possible and safe to do so THIS may save you money if you buy more than one Artwork Please note that some Artwork cannot be combined because of delicate nature e.g. Delicate Glass fragile items
Most of the art work we sell are of an antique or vintage era and reflect this in condition they are not in new condition unless stipulated we have a scale we use of Excellent Condition: No visible flaws Chips scratches or wear – Great Condition: May have flaws Chips scratches and wear – Good Condition: Does have significant flaws Chips scratches and wear in as found condition
TMC107193W
Postal package 59cm x 48cm x 13cm weight 2.5kg
