Frederick Schafer (American, 1839-1927), "Vernal Faces," circa 1900, oil on board, signed lower right, board: 18"h x 12"w, overall (with frame): 27.5"h x 21.5"w
FREDERICK FERDINAND SCHAFER (CA/GERMANY, 1839-1927) "Indian Encampment at the Foot of Mt. Shasta", oil on canvas laid to panel, signed and dated '81 lower right, titled on label verso. Housed in a replica gold gesso frame, OS: 26" x 42", SS: 19" x 35".
Frederick Schafer (American, 1839-1927), "Vernal Faces," circa 1900, oil on board, signed lower right, board: 18"h x 12"w, overall (with frame): 27.5"h x 21.5"w
Frederick Schafer (American, 1839-1927), "Vernal Faces," c. 1900, oil on board, signed lower right, board: 18"h x 12"w, overall (with frame): 27.5"h x 21.5"w
Frederick Ferdinand Schafer (German-born American, 1839-1927). "Franz Creek Sonoma Co. California" oil on canvas, n.d. Monogrammed "FS" at lower right. Title inscribed on verso. A serene painting of Franz Creek in Sonoma County, California by German-born American artist Frederick Ferdinand Schafer. Rendered in remarkable detail typical of nineteenth-century realism, the slender stream of water cascades along the rocky brook, travelling from foreground to midground as deciduous trees tower high above, forming a verdant canopy of foliage. Meandering vines and underbrush create a flourishing forest floor as a beam of light casts upon the creek, highlighting a petite cascade in the distance. Bright splashes of color create additional spots of sunlight leaking through the branches. Note the deadwood or split tree limb at the foreground - a common characteristic of Schafer paintings, perhaps intended to emphasize the natural abundance of the surrounding scene. Size of painting: 9.5" W x 13.5" H (24.1 cm x 34.3 cm); of frame: 14.5" W x 18.5" H (36.8 cm x 47 cm) According to Professor Jerome H. Saltzer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology: "Frederick Ferdinand Schafer was probably born in Zorbau, Weissenfels, Prussia, on November 25, 1839. He emigrated to the United States in the fall of 1871, at the age of 32, where he created at least 900 paintings, primarily landscapes of the American West. He died in Oakland, California, on July 18, 1927, at the age of 87. He is well known within a community of collectors of and dealers in western art, mostly in California and the Pacific Northwest. Schafer's training is unknown. His work resembles that of the Dusseldorf school and newspaper articles (which typically read like press releases and may have been written by the artist himself) often mentioned that there was some connection. He had studios in San Francisco from 1880 through 1886 and in his homes in Alameda and Oakland from 1887 until his death. He apparently spent summers sketching in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, British Columbia, and Alaska and many of his paintings have verso titles with locations in those places. Most Schafer landscapes are summer scenes, probably because the majestic scenes he frequently painted were difficult to visit in the winter. A member of the San Francisco Art Association for many years, he regularly exhibited his paintings at the Mechanics Institute exhibitions in that city. Schafer's overall style is that of the nineteenth-century American realist landscape tradition, taking maximum advantage of the dramatic western American landscape and with a strong element of naturalism - a preference to capture the impression of an object such as a tree rather than to provide photographic detail of it. Careful control of illumination is another characteristic of his style, with light coming from a consistent direction and using brightness to help the observer focus on the central subject of the painting. Many of Schafer's canvases have a dramatic appearance, arising from use of large areas of intense, saturated color, but stopping well short of the awesome and melodramatic (sometimes called "sublime") effects found in canvases of Thomas Cole, Albert Bierstadt, and Frederic Edwin Church. In mountain, forest, and river landscapes, foreground deadwood in the form of a leaning or fallen tree, or a river snag, appears so frequently that one can almost depend on finding it. Small midground figures, usually of Indians but occasionally of trappers, hunters, prospectors, or even a bear or deer, often appear as part of the natural landscape, providing an iconic, rather than explicit, genre touch. By their small size these figures provide the eye with a measure of, and emphasize, the large scale of the scene. Another frequent feature in Schafer paintings is small spots of bright color, representing wildflowers, a campfire, lights from a ship, or dappled spots of sun in the shade of a tree. Schafer usually varies the level of control of the brush greatly within a single picture. Background mountains, especially foothills and intermediate ranges, may be shapes developed with only a few wide brushstrokes, middle and foreground components are substantially more controlled, and features that draw the attention of the eye, such as a campfire or tepee, are often more controlled than their surroundings. Schafer's work is held in these public collections: Alameda (California) Museum, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (British Columbia), Bancroft Library of UC Berkeley, Birmingham (Alabama) Museum of Art, British Columbia Archives, California Historical Society, Craigdarroch Castle (British Columbia), Crocker Art Museum, Gilcrease Museum, Hallie Ford Museum of Art of Willamette University, Hoover Institution, Juneau-Douglas (Alaska) City Museum, Lake George Historical Association and Museum (Lake George, New York) Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey State Historic Park, Museum of Church History and Art (Salt Lake City), Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (Spokane, Washington) The Oakland Museum of California, Pope County Museum (Glenwood, Minnesota), Shasta (California) State Historic Park, Society of California Pioneers, Museum of Sonoma County (California) Hart Collection, Springville (Utah) Museum of Art, Yolo County (California) Historical Collections, and the Yosemite National Park Museum. Albeit larger in scale, another Frederick Ferdinand Schafer painting hammered $15,000 at Brunk Auctions in Asheville, North Carolina, USA on May 9th, 2024 (lot 659). Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired July 2022; ex-Mark Twain Supply Company, Hannibal, Missouri, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #186137
Frederick Ferdinand Schafer (1839 - 1927) Oil on board, signed lower left, measures 9 x 12 inches and 11.5 x 14.5 inches w/frame. Frederick Ferdinand Schafer was born in Braunschweig, Germany, on August 16,1839. He emigrated to the United States in 1876, at the age of 37, where he created some 500 paintings of western American landscapes, and he died in Oakland, California, on July 18, 1927. He is well known within a community of collectors of and dealers in western art, mostly in California and the Pacific Northwest. Schafer's training in Germany is unknown. His work resembles that of the Düsseldorf school and contemporary newspaper writers sometimes suggested a connection. He had studios in San Francisco from 1880 through 1886 and in his homes in Alameda and Oakland from 1887 until his death.
(German/California, 1839-1927) Evening, Mt. Shasta, signed lower center "F. Schafer", inscribed canvas verso "Ev. Mt. Shasta from Cape Horn Cala.", oil on canvas, 50 x 30 in.; fine period gilt wood and composition frame, 62 x 42 in. Provenance: Edward Schnabel, Oakland, California (per label verso); New Collectors Gallery, Inc., San Francisco, California (presumably, per label verso); Private Collection, Nashville, Tennessee
Frederick Schafer (German, American 1839 - 1927) Untitled, River and Mountains Oil on canvas, signed F. Schafer lower right. Framed, measuring H 32.8 W 44.25 D 1.25 in Stretcher measuring H 25.5 W 37.5 in Condition: good. No signs of damage to the canvas. Some scratches to the edges of the frame. Provenance: Private Collector
Lot 40 Frederick Ferdinand Schafer German (1839-1927) Untitled (Mount Shasta) oil on canvas signed lower left 36 x 20 inches frame dimensions: 46 1/4 x 30 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches, wood frame Provenance: The Estate of Eveline Hunt Purchased from Blackwell Antiques, San Francisco, California in 1979
Frederick Ferdinand Schafer (1839 - 1927) Oil on board, signed lower left, measures 9 x 12 inches and 11.5 x 14.5 inches w/frame. Frederick Ferdinand Schafer was born in Braunschweig, Germany, on August 16,1839. He emigrated to the United States in 1876, at the age of 37, where he created some 500 paintings of western American landscapes, and he died in Oakland, California, on July 18, 1927. He is well known within a community of collectors of and dealers in western art, mostly in California and the Pacific Northwest. Schafer's training in Germany is unknown. His work resembles that of the Düsseldorf school and contemporary newspaper writers sometimes suggested a connection. He had studios in San Francisco from 1880 through 1886 and in his homes in Alameda and Oakland from 1887 until his death.
Frederick Ferdinand Schafer , Germany (1839 - 1927) Oil on Board "Old Cabin Near Mountain Range" Signed Lower Left. Inscribed in Dutch en verso. Measures 11-3/4" H x 15-1/2" W. Frame measures 13-1/2" H x 17-1/2" W. Condition: Good condition. Estimate 50.00 - 150 Domestic shipping Third party
Frederick Ferdinand Schafer (1839 - 1927) Watercolor on Paper, Signed, Measures (8.5 x 11) w/frame (15.5 x 19.5 inches) Frederick Ferdinand Schafer was born in Braunschweig, Germany, on August 16,1839. He emigrated to the United States in 1876, at the age of 37, where he created some 500 paintings of western American landscapes, and he died in Oakland, California, on July 18, 1927. He is well known within a community of collectors of and dealers in western art, mostly in California and the Pacific Northwest. Schafer's training in Germany is unknown. His work resembles that of the Düsseldorf school and contemporary newspaper writers sometimes suggested a connection. He had studios in San Francisco from 1880 through 1886 and in his homes in Alameda and Oakland from 1887 until his death.
Frederick Ferdinand Schafer (1839 - 1927) Watercolor on Paper, Signed, Measures (8.5 x 11) w/frame (15.5 x 19.5 inches) Frederick Ferdinand Schafer was born in Braunschweig, Germany, on August 16,1839. He emigrated to the United States in 1876, at the age of 37, where he created some 500 paintings of western American landscapes, and he died in Oakland, California, on July 18, 1927. He is well known within a community of collectors of and dealers in western art, mostly in California and the Pacific Northwest. Schafer's training in Germany is unknown. His work resembles that of the Düsseldorf school and contemporary newspaper writers sometimes suggested a connection. He had studios in San Francisco from 1880 through 1886 and in his homes in Alameda and Oakland from 1887 until his death.
Watercolor and pencil on paper. Landscape, view of Dusseldorf. Signed with monogram lower right. Measures 13.5" x 11.5" including frame, 8" x 5" image only.
Frederick Schafer (1839-1927) "Mt. Hood from Hood River Oregon, Evening" Oil on canvas Signed lower right: F. Schafer; titled by repute 30" H x 50" W Provenance: Sold: John Moran Auctioneers, Inc., Pasadena, CA, March 22, 2016, Lot 64
Frederick Ferdinand Schafer (California/Germany, 1839-1927) oil on canvas landscape painting depicting a woman and child walking hand-in-hand down a path bathed in afternoon sunlight; the path is flanked by patches of trees and boulders, with mountains in the background, under a partly cloudy sky. Signed "F. Schafer." lower left corner. Housed in a Rococo-style frame with shell flourish ornamentation and corners. Sight: 7" H x 11 1/4" W. Framed: 14 3/4' H x 19" W.
Frederick Schafer (1839-1927) The North Headlands signed 'F. Schafer' (lower left) oil on canvas 24 x 36 in. framed 32 x 44 in. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Frederick Schafer (1839-1927) Castle Rock, Columbia River signed 'F. Schafer.' (lower right) oil on canvas 30 x 50 in. framed 36 x 56 in. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Frederick Schafer (1839-1927) Mt. Shasta, California signed 'F. Schafer' (lower left) and titled (on the reverse) oil on canvas 30 x 50 in. framed 45 x 65 in. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Frederick Ferdinand Schafer (American/German, 1839-1927), Los Gatos Creek, oil on canvas, unsigned, canvas: 24"h x 16"w, overall (with frame): 35"h x 26.5"w. Provenance: Estate of Edan Hughes (San Francisco, CA)
Frederick Ferdinand Schafer (American/German, 1839-1927), Los Gatos Creek, oil on canvas, signed lower right, canvas: 24"h x 16"w, overall (with frame): 35"h x 26.5"w. Provenance: Estate of Edan Hughes (San Francisco, CA)
Frederick Ferdinand Schafer (American/German, 1839-1927), Winter Landscape, 1920, pastel, signed and dated lower right, sight: 9.5"h x 17.5"w, overall (with frame): 15"h x 23"w
Frederick Ferdinand Schafer (American/German, 1839-1927), Winter Landscape, 1920, pastel, signed and dated lower right, sight: 9.5"h x 17.5"w, overall (with frame): 15"h x 23"w
Frederick Ferdinand Schafer (California/Germany, 1839 - 1927) "Indians On the Amazon" Signed lower left. Oil on Canvas. Old label verso on stretcher. Painting depicts three beached boats along bank of river with sails lowered and Indians near an encampment on the left hand portion of the image. Sight Size: 9.5 x 11.5 in. Overall Framed Size: 13.5 x 15.5 in.
Frederick Ferdinand Schafer (American/German, 1839-1927), Winter Landscape, 1920, pastel, signed and dated lower right, sight: 9.5"h x 17.5"w, overall (with frame): 15"h x 23"w
DESCRIPTION: Frederick Schafer (1839-1927) Oil on board painting featuring a landscape scene with center cabin and rocky mountain backdrop. Signed lower left: "F. Schafer" mounted in an ornate wood carved frame. Script on verso. CIRCA: Early 20th Cent. ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: (Image) H: 11.75" x L: 15.5"" (Framed) H: 13.5" x L: 17.5" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Frederick Schafer (1839-1927, Oakland, CA) Native Americans on horseback in a mountain landscape Oil on canvas laid to canvas Signed lower left: F. Schafer 28.75" H x 40.25" W Provenance: William Karges Fine Art, Carmel, CA Notes: Presented in a Richard Tobey frame.
Frederick Schafer (1839-1927, Oakland, CA) "Mt. Shasta, California" Oil on canvas laid to canvas Signed lower left: Schafer, titled verso 30" H x 49.75" W
Frederick Schafer (1839-1927, Oakland, CA) (two works) Small waterfall in a Yosemite Valley landscape, 1881 Oil on canvas laid to canvas 22.75" H x 10.5" W Signed, dated and inscribed lower edge: F. Schafer / S.F. / 81 Figures in a Yosemite Valley landscape, 1881 Oil on canvas laid to canvas 22.75" H x 10.5" W Signed, dated and inscribed lower edge: F. Schafer / S.F. / 81
Frederick Schafer (1839-1927) The Bridalveil Fall and El Capitan in the Yosemite Valley signed 'F, Schafer' (lower left) and titled (on the reverse) oil on canvas 30 x 50in framed 43 x 64in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Artist: Frederick F. Schafer | 1839-1927 Title: Storm Over the Wasatch Signed l/l: F. Schafer Media: Oil on canvas on panel Dimensions: 30 by 50 inches Additional dimensions: 43.5 by 63.5 by 4 inches framed Condition: Very Good Condition details: This painting is in very good condition. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals normal fluorescence of artist's pigments, and no signs of restoration. The piece is framed in a carved ornate gold frame. The corners of the frame are chipped and there is a paint chip/ missing paint in the lower center portion of the frame approximately 1 inch in size. Overall the frame is in good condition.
Frederick Ferdinand Schafer (American/German, 1839-1927), Columbia River, oil on canvas, signed lower left, canvas: 24"h x 42"w, overall (with frame): 33"h x 50.5"w. Provenance: Estate of Edan Hughes (San Francisco, CA)
FREDERICK F. SCHAFER (California/Germany, 1839-1927) oil on canvas "Sunset on Cape St. Lucas, Pacific Ocean." Signed "F. Schafer" lower right, titled verso. Image measures 14" x 24". Ina period gilt wood and gesso frame, 21.5" x 31.5" overall.
FREDERICK SCHAFER (German/American 1839-1927) A PAINTING, "Mount Hood," oil on canvas, signed L/R, "F. Schafer," verso two paper labels. 43.50" x 69.50" Provenance: Braarud Fine Art, La Conner, Washington. Note: Paper label verso: "WESTERN CENTER FOR THE CONSERVATION OF FINE ARTS, Denver, Colorado: glass fabric and epoxyplate, linen lined tacking margins, BEVA magna colors, surface coating: acryloids B67-B72."
Frederick Ferdinand Schafer American/German, 1839-1927 A Mountain Lake, with a Sailboat and a Town in the Distance Remnants of a signature (ll) Oil on canvas 43 1/2 x 35 1/2 inches C
Frederick Ferdinand Schafer (American/German, 1839-1927), "Moonrise on Sacramento River, California," oil on canvas, signed lower left, titled verso, canvas: 20"h x 36"w, overall (with frame): 24"h x 40"w
Frederick Ferdinand Schafer (American/German, 1839-1927), "Moonrise on Sacramento River, California," oil on canvas, signed lower left, titled verso, canvas: 20"h x 36"w, overall (with frame): 24"h x 40"w
Frederick Schafer (1839 - 1927 Oakland, CA) "Mt. Shasta", 1881 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: Schafer 30" H x 50" W Provenance: The Estate of Harry J. O'Connor III.
FREDERICK FERDINAND SCHAFER (CA, 1839-1927) "Evening on Mt. Shasta, California", oil on canvas, titled lr, titled, signed & inscribed verso. Unframed. Inscription on back reads "Presented to the Srs. of the Novitiate of Oakland, CA. Original by Schafer presented to Reverend Mother J. Baptist, Supr Gen, Hockelaga, Montreal, PC, June 24, 1890". SS: 28" x 40". Relined over clear stock, to retain inscription, several repaired tears & punctures.
