Two Orientalist Watercolors Dated 1827 - Attributed To Johannes Notz (1802-1862)

Two orientalist watercolors dated 1827 - Attributed to Johannes Notz (1802-1862) Johannes Notz was a renowned Swiss painter/drawer specializing in charcoal and watercolor portraits. Here, two watercolors on paper with an orientalist theme and presenting a personification of desire in the form of a man with a turban and the personification of sadness in the form of a veiled woman. Desire, signed Notz, August 24, 1827 Sadness, signed Notz, August 27, 1827 The watercolors are presented in a wooden frame under glass. For drawings and watercolors by Johannes Notz presented at auction, see: - Christie's lot 229 sale of November 21, 2007 (est. 2000-3000, sold for 11,650 euros) - Christie's lot 6 sale of May 26, 1992 (est. 1500-2500, sold for 1,760 euros) - Hampel fine art auctions Munich lot 502 March 29, 2009 (est. 6500-7000 euros, unsold) dimensions with the frame 63cm x 50cm Dimensions of watercolors 35.5cm x 22.5cm Weight 2950gr