Karl Witkowski Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Karl Witkowski Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 24, 2024
KARL WITKOWSKI, American 1860-1910, Guarding the Flower Basket, oil on canvas, 21 x 15 in. (53.3 x 38.1 cm.), Frame: 31 x 26 x 3 1/2 in. (78.7 x 66 x 8.9 cm.)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
KARL WITKOWSKI American, 1860-1910 Guarding the Flower Basket oil on canvas signed lower left "K Witkowski"
Shannon's
Oct. 23, 2024
Karl Witkowski
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
American, 1860-1910 Taking a Break Signed K. Witkowski (lr) Oil on canvas 25 1/4 x 30 1/2 inches (Framed 30 1/2 x 35 1/2 inches) Glue relined; under UV light one can see remnants of an old varnish layer and scattered retouches, mainly along the contours of the standing figure and in the pants of the central figure.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
May. 25, 2024
Japonisme Still Life, Sgd. Witkowski.
Est: $500 - $1,000
This piece is likely by Karl Witkowski (Austria / Poland, 1860-1910). The oil painting on canvas is signed lower left. The work is housed in an ornate gilt frame. There is flaking paint to the work's upper right border, as well as inpainting adjacent to the signature. The canvas measures 20" x 13", and the frame measures 24" x 17". In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
May. 19, 2024
Karl Witkowski (NJ,Poland,1860-1910) oil painting antique
Est: $4,750 - $6,000
ARTIST: Karol Dominik Witkowski (New Jersey, Polish, 1860 - 1910) NAME: Young Fisherman MEDIUM: oil on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Minor craquelure. Few scattered inpaintings (biggest in both right corners). Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: 24 x 23 inches / 60 x 58 cm SIGNATURE: lower left PROVENANCE: Christie's New York, Date 1988-09-30, Lot 96 (sold for $4800); Shannon's Fine Art Auctioneers, Date 2000-05-11, Lot 22 (sold for $7200) CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122287 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karol (Karl) D. Witkowski (16 August 1860, Yazlovets, now Chortkiv Raion - 17 May 1910) was a Polish-American portraitist and genre painter, better known in the US as Karl Witkowski. He painted scenes of contemporary daily life in America.Karol Dominik Witkowski was born to a Polish family in Jazlowiec (Jaslowiec), near Buchach, Czortkow (Podole, Poland, now Ukraine).As young boy he showed unusual talent in making drawings and his parents sent him to school in Chortkiv (12 miles from Yazlovets). In 1879 he enlisted in the Austrian Army (in 19th century southern Poland was occupied by Austria and named Galicia), where he gained popularity by making portraits of his fellow soldiers and commanding officers, including a portrait of General Duke William of Wurttemberg and portrait of Lieutenant Field Marshal Emanuel Salomon Friedberg-Mirohorsky (this army officer also was a genre painter, it is possible, why later in USA Karl Witkowski became genre painter). In 1880 Witkowski left the army and moved to Krakow, where from 1881 to 1883 he studied arts at the Academy of Fine Arts under the directorship of Jan Matejko. Witkowski also studied arts in Munich under Karl von Piloty. Around 1884 Witkowski emigrated from Poland, like many others, and went to America, where he stayed for three years. During that time he created his first famous paintings of young people. In 1887 he left America and arrived in France. In Paris Witkowski studied at the Julian Academy (1887-1888) and continued to work on paintings and portraits. Most of his paintings done there he signed with the added initial of author's second name (K.D. Witkowski). Some of Witkowski's painting done in France: Portrait de Tomas Milatycki, Mother with Children.In 1889 Witkowski returned to America and stayed for over 20 years until his death. During those years, besides portraits of the elite in New York City and Newark areas, he made over 200 paintings of young people (mostly newsboys and shoeshine boys), their daily life, at work and at play, often with their pets. The style of these paintings recalls the style of John George Brown to some extent. Most of these paintings were signed "K. Witkowski". From 1891 until his death his paintings were available for sale at various auctions and picture galleries of New York City area. For some time he had his own studio in Brooklyn, New York (1903).Upon his arrival in the United States in 1884, Witkowski lived in New York City (from 1884 to 1887 and again from 1889 to 1891), later moving to Newark in 1891, and then to Irvington, South Orange, and Vailsburg, Newark.Witkowski died on May 17, 1910, in Newark, from blood poisoning, survived by his wife. Witkowski died at the height of his artistic powers. In 1909 he registered 8 paintings through the United States Copyright Office and in just a few months of 1910 he created and registered 14 pieces more, also in the last months of his life, he exhibited his work at the State Fair of Texas and galleries of New York City.Karl Witkowski painted the elite in Newark and his skills as a portraitist to the wealthy were always in demand. But ironically it was his paintings of newsboys and street urchins in the same city that brought him lasting recognition. His paintings of children are remarkable for their odd combination of sentimentalism and realism. Karl Witkowski as an eminent European artist gave an entirely new study in American newsboy life, his paintings have a characteristic humor and brightness, they are serious or humorous.Karol Witkowski has exhibited his paintings in New York several times each year between 1891 and 1910. His paintings have been exhibited at auctions and galleries of New York, such as: Theodore Stewart's Sallon, Henry C. Merry Auction, Schenck Art Gallery, P. H. McMahon Auction, WM. B. Norman Auction, James P. Silo Auction, Rohlf's Gallery, Mathews's Art Galleries, John Fell O'Brien Art Galleries, Woehr Brothers Auction, Woehr Bros Gallery, John J. Pigot Galleries & Loeser Art Galleries.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
May. 05, 2024
Karl Witkowski (NJ,Poland,1860-1910) oil painting antique
Est: $3,600 - $4,500
ARTIST: Karol Dominik Witkowski (New Jersey, Polish, 1860 - 1910) NAME: Boy Feeding Squirrel MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Two patches. Some paint losses (see pictures carefully). Some craquelure. Few small scattered inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121985 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karol (Karl) D. Witkowski (16 August 1860, Yazlovets, now Chortkiv Raion - 17 May 1910) was a Polish-American portraitist and genre painter, better known in the US as Karl Witkowski. He painted scenes of contemporary daily life in America.Karol Dominik Witkowski was born to a Polish family in Jazlowiec (Jaslowiec), near Buchach, Czortkow (Podole, Poland, now Ukraine).As young boy he showed unusual talent in making drawings and his parents sent him to school in Chortkiv (12 miles from Yazlovets). In 1879 he enlisted in the Austrian Army (in 19th century southern Poland was occupied by Austria and named Galicia), where he gained popularity by making portraits of his fellow soldiers and commanding officers, including a portrait of General Duke William of Wurttemberg and portrait of Lieutenant Field Marshal Emanuel Salomon Friedberg-Mirohorsky (this army officer also was a genre painter, it is possible, why later in USA Karl Witkowski became genre painter). In 1880 Witkowski left the army and moved to Krakow, where from 1881 to 1883 he studied arts at the Academy of Fine Arts under the directorship of Jan Matejko. Witkowski also studied arts in Munich under Karl von Piloty. Around 1884 Witkowski emigrated from Poland, like many others, and went to America, where he stayed for three years. During that time he created his first famous paintings of young people. In 1887 he left America and arrived in France. In Paris Witkowski studied at the Julian Academy (1887-1888) and continued to work on paintings and portraits. Most of his paintings done there he signed with the added initial of author's second name (K.D. Witkowski). Some of Witkowski's painting done in France: Portrait de Tomas Milatycki, Mother with Children.In 1889 Witkowski returned to America and stayed for over 20 years until his death. During those years, besides portraits of the elite in New York City and Newark areas, he made over 200 paintings of young people (mostly newsboys and shoeshine boys), their daily life, at work and at play, often with their pets. The style of these paintings recalls the style of John George Brown to some extent. Most of these paintings were signed "K. Witkowski". From 1891 until his death his paintings were available for sale at various auctions and picture galleries of New York City area. For some time he had his own studio in Brooklyn, New York (1903).Upon his arrival in the United States in 1884, Witkowski lived in New York City (from 1884 to 1887 and again from 1889 to 1891), later moving to Newark in 1891, and then to Irvington, South Orange, and Vailsburg, Newark.Witkowski died on May 17, 1910, in Newark, from blood poisoning, survived by his wife. Witkowski died at the height of his artistic powers. In 1909 he registered 8 paintings through the United States Copyright Office and in just a few months of 1910 he created and registered 14 pieces more, also in the last months of his life, he exhibited his work at the State Fair of Texas and galleries of New York City.Karl Witkowski painted the elite in Newark and his skills as a portraitist to the wealthy were always in demand. But ironically it was his paintings of newsboys and street urchins in the same city that brought him lasting recognition. His paintings of children are remarkable for their odd combination of sentimentalism and realism. Karl Witkowski as an eminent European artist gave an entirely new study in American newsboy life, his paintings have a characteristic humor and brightness, they are serious or humorous.Karol Witkowski has exhibited his paintings in New York several times each year between 1891 and 1910. His paintings have been exhibited at auctions and galleries of New York, such as: Theodore Stewart's Sallon, Henry C. Merry Auction, Schenck Art Gallery, P. H. McMahon Auction, WM. B. Norman Auction, James P. Silo Auction, Rohlf's Gallery, Mathews's Art Galleries, John Fell O'Brien Art Galleries, Woehr Brothers Auction, Woehr Bros Gallery, John J. Pigot Galleries & Loeser Art Galleries.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Apr. 20, 2024
KARL WITKOWSKI (POLISH/AMERICAN, 1860-1910)
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
Karl Witkowski Polish/American, 1860-1910 Good Friends Oil on canvas American, 19th-20th century, No. 1 gallery sticker lower left. Young boy shushing puppy with paw in his hand. Gold gilt frame with frame sticker to verso.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jan. 26, 2024
KARL WITKOWSKI (New Jersey/Poland/Austria, 1860-1910), Portrait of a boy playing a harmonica., Oil on canvas, 25” x 14”. Framed 36” x 25”.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
KARL WITKOWSKI New Jersey/Poland/Austria, 1860-1910 Portrait of a boy playing a harmonica. Signed lower left "Karl Witkowski".
Eldred's
Jan. 07, 2024
Karl Witkowski (NJ,Poland,1860-1910) oil painting antique
Est: $3,600 - $4,500
ARTIST: Karol Dominik Witkowski (New Jersey, Polish, 1860 - 1910) NAME: Boy Feeding Squirrel MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Two patches. Some paint losses (see pictures carefully). Some craquelure. Few small scattered inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121985 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karol (Karl) D. Witkowski (16 August 1860, Yazlovets, now Chortkiv Raion - 17 May 1910) was a Polish-American portraitist and genre painter, better known in the US as Karl Witkowski. He painted scenes of contemporary daily life in America.Karol Dominik Witkowski was born to a Polish family in Jazlowiec (Jaslowiec), near Buchach, Czortkow (Podole, Poland, now Ukraine).As young boy he showed unusual talent in making drawings and his parents sent him to school in Chortkiv (12 miles from Yazlovets). In 1879 he enlisted in the Austrian Army (in 19th century southern Poland was occupied by Austria and named Galicia), where he gained popularity by making portraits of his fellow soldiers and commanding officers, including a portrait of General Duke William of Wurttemberg and portrait of Lieutenant Field Marshal Emanuel Salomon Friedberg-Mirohorsky (this army officer also was a genre painter, it is possible, why later in USA Karl Witkowski became genre painter). In 1880 Witkowski left the army and moved to Krakow, where from 1881 to 1883 he studied arts at the Academy of Fine Arts under the directorship of Jan Matejko. Witkowski also studied arts in Munich under Karl von Piloty. Around 1884 Witkowski emigrated from Poland, like many others, and went to America, where he stayed for three years. During that time he created his first famous paintings of young people. In 1887 he left America and arrived in France. In Paris Witkowski studied at the Julian Academy (1887-1888) and continued to work on paintings and portraits. Most of his paintings done there he signed with the added initial of author's second name (K.D. Witkowski). Some of Witkowski's painting done in France: Portrait de Tomas Milatycki, Mother with Children.In 1889 Witkowski returned to America and stayed for over 20 years until his death. During those years, besides portraits of the elite in New York City and Newark areas, he made over 200 paintings of young people (mostly newsboys and shoeshine boys), their daily life, at work and at play, often with their pets. The style of these paintings recalls the style of John George Brown to some extent. Most of these paintings were signed "K. Witkowski". From 1891 until his death his paintings were available for sale at various auctions and picture galleries of New York City area. For some time he had his own studio in Brooklyn, New York (1903).Upon his arrival in the United States in 1884, Witkowski lived in New York City (from 1884 to 1887 and again from 1889 to 1891), later moving to Newark in 1891, and then to Irvington, South Orange, and Vailsburg, Newark.Witkowski died on May 17, 1910, in Newark, from blood poisoning, survived by his wife. Witkowski died at the height of his artistic powers. In 1909 he registered 8 paintings through the United States Copyright Office and in just a few months of 1910 he created and registered 14 pieces more, also in the last months of his life, he exhibited his work at the State Fair of Texas and galleries of New York City.Karl Witkowski painted the elite in Newark and his skills as a portraitist to the wealthy were always in demand. But ironically it was his paintings of newsboys and street urchins in the same city that brought him lasting recognition. His paintings of children are remarkable for their odd combination of sentimentalism and realism. Karl Witkowski as an eminent European artist gave an entirely new study in American newsboy life, his paintings have a characteristic humor and brightness, they are serious or humorous.Karol Witkowski has exhibited his paintings in New York several times each year between 1891 and 1910. His paintings have been exhibited at auctions and galleries of New York, such as: Theodore Stewart's Sallon, Henry C. Merry Auction, Schenck Art Gallery, P. H. McMahon Auction, WM. B. Norman Auction, James P. Silo Auction, Rohlf's Gallery, Mathews's Art Galleries, John Fell O'Brien Art Galleries, Woehr Brothers Auction, Woehr Bros Gallery, John J. Pigot Galleries & Loeser Art Galleries.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 17, 2023
Karl Witkowski (NJ,Poland,1860-1910) oil painting antique
Est: $5,000 - $6,250
ARTIST: Karol Dominik Witkowski (New Jersey, Polish, 1860 - 1910) NAME: Young Fisherman MEDIUM: oil on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Minor craquelure. Few scattered inpaintings (biggest in both right corners). Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: 24 x 23 inches / 60 x 58 cm SIGNATURE: lower left PROVENANCE: Christie's New York, Date 1988-09-30, Lot 96 (sold for $4800); Shannon's Fine Art Auctioneers, Date 2000-05-11, Lot 22 (sold for $7200) CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122287 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karol (Karl) D. Witkowski (16 August 1860, Yazlovets, now Chortkiv Raion - 17 May 1910) was a Polish-American portraitist and genre painter, better known in the US as Karl Witkowski. He painted scenes of contemporary daily life in America.Karol Dominik Witkowski was born to a Polish family in Jazlowiec (Jaslowiec), near Buchach, Czortkow (Podole, Poland, now Ukraine).As young boy he showed unusual talent in making drawings and his parents sent him to school in Chortkiv (12 miles from Yazlovets). In 1879 he enlisted in the Austrian Army (in 19th century southern Poland was occupied by Austria and named Galicia), where he gained popularity by making portraits of his fellow soldiers and commanding officers, including a portrait of General Duke William of Wurttemberg and portrait of Lieutenant Field Marshal Emanuel Salomon Friedberg-Mirohorsky (this army officer also was a genre painter, it is possible, why later in USA Karl Witkowski became genre painter). In 1880 Witkowski left the army and moved to Krakow, where from 1881 to 1883 he studied arts at the Academy of Fine Arts under the directorship of Jan Matejko. Witkowski also studied arts in Munich under Karl von Piloty. Around 1884 Witkowski emigrated from Poland, like many others, and went to America, where he stayed for three years. During that time he created his first famous paintings of young people. In 1887 he left America and arrived in France. In Paris Witkowski studied at the Julian Academy (1887-1888) and continued to work on paintings and portraits. Most of his paintings done there he signed with the added initial of author's second name (K.D. Witkowski). Some of Witkowski's painting done in France: Portrait de Tomas Milatycki, Mother with Children.In 1889 Witkowski returned to America and stayed for over 20 years until his death. During those years, besides portraits of the elite in New York City and Newark areas, he made over 200 paintings of young people (mostly newsboys and shoeshine boys), their daily life, at work and at play, often with their pets. The style of these paintings recalls the style of John George Brown to some extent. Most of these paintings were signed "K. Witkowski". From 1891 until his death his paintings were available for sale at various auctions and picture galleries of New York City area. For some time he had his own studio in Brooklyn, New York (1903).Upon his arrival in the United States in 1884, Witkowski lived in New York City (from 1884 to 1887 and again from 1889 to 1891), later moving to Newark in 1891, and then to Irvington, South Orange, and Vailsburg, Newark.Witkowski died on May 17, 1910, in Newark, from blood poisoning, survived by his wife. Witkowski died at the height of his artistic powers. In 1909 he registered 8 paintings through the United States Copyright Office and in just a few months of 1910 he created and registered 14 pieces more, also in the last months of his life, he exhibited his work at the State Fair of Texas and galleries of New York City.Karl Witkowski painted the elite in Newark and his skills as a portraitist to the wealthy were always in demand. But ironically it was his paintings of newsboys and street urchins in the same city that brought him lasting recognition. His paintings of children are remarkable for their odd combination of sentimentalism and realism. Karl Witkowski as an eminent European artist gave an entirely new study in American newsboy life, his paintings have a characteristic humor and brightness, they are serious or humorous.Karol Witkowski has exhibited his paintings in New York several times each year between 1891 and 1910. His paintings have been exhibited at auctions and galleries of New York, such as: Theodore Stewart's Sallon, Henry C. Merry Auction, Schenck Art Gallery, P. H. McMahon Auction, WM. B. Norman Auction, James P. Silo Auction, Rohlf's Gallery, Mathews's Art Galleries, John Fell O'Brien Art Galleries, Woehr Brothers Auction, Woehr Bros Gallery, John J. Pigot Galleries & Loeser Art Galleries.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Oct. 08, 2023
Karl Witkowski (NJ,Poland,1860-1910) oil painting antique
Est: $3,800 - $4,750
ARTIST: Karol Dominik Witkowski (New Jersey, Polish, 1860 - 1910) NAME: Boy Feeding Squirrel MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Two patches. Some paint losses (see pictures carefully). Some craquelure. Few small scattered inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121985 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karol (Karl) D. Witkowski (16 August 1860, Yazlovets, now Chortkiv Raion - 17 May 1910) was a Polish-American portraitist and genre painter, better known in the US as Karl Witkowski. He painted scenes of contemporary daily life in America.Karol Dominik Witkowski was born to a Polish family in Jazlowiec (Jaslowiec), near Buchach, Czortkow (Podole, Poland, now Ukraine).As young boy he showed unusual talent in making drawings and his parents sent him to school in Chortkiv (12 miles from Yazlovets). In 1879 he enlisted in the Austrian Army (in 19th century southern Poland was occupied by Austria and named Galicia), where he gained popularity by making portraits of his fellow soldiers and commanding officers, including a portrait of General Duke William of Wurttemberg and portrait of Lieutenant Field Marshal Emanuel Salomon Friedberg-Mirohorsky (this army officer also was a genre painter, it is possible, why later in USA Karl Witkowski became genre painter). In 1880 Witkowski left the army and moved to Krakow, where from 1881 to 1883 he studied arts at the Academy of Fine Arts under the directorship of Jan Matejko. Witkowski also studied arts in Munich under Karl von Piloty. Around 1884 Witkowski emigrated from Poland, like many others, and went to America, where he stayed for three years. During that time he created his first famous paintings of young people. In 1887 he left America and arrived in France. In Paris Witkowski studied at the Julian Academy (1887-1888) and continued to work on paintings and portraits. Most of his paintings done there he signed with the added initial of author's second name (K.D. Witkowski). Some of Witkowski's painting done in France: Portrait de Tomas Milatycki, Mother with Children.In 1889 Witkowski returned to America and stayed for over 20 years until his death. During those years, besides portraits of the elite in New York City and Newark areas, he made over 200 paintings of young people (mostly newsboys and shoeshine boys), their daily life, at work and at play, often with their pets. The style of these paintings recalls the style of John George Brown to some extent. Most of these paintings were signed "K. Witkowski". From 1891 until his death his paintings were available for sale at various auctions and picture galleries of New York City area. For some time he had his own studio in Brooklyn, New York (1903).Upon his arrival in the United States in 1884, Witkowski lived in New York City (from 1884 to 1887 and again from 1889 to 1891), later moving to Newark in 1891, and then to Irvington, South Orange, and Vailsburg, Newark.Witkowski died on May 17, 1910, in Newark, from blood poisoning, survived by his wife. Witkowski died at the height of his artistic powers. In 1909 he registered 8 paintings through the United States Copyright Office and in just a few months of 1910 he created and registered 14 pieces more, also in the last months of his life, he exhibited his work at the State Fair of Texas and galleries of New York City.Karl Witkowski painted the elite in Newark and his skills as a portraitist to the wealthy were always in demand. But ironically it was his paintings of newsboys and street urchins in the same city that brought him lasting recognition. His paintings of children are remarkable for their odd combination of sentimentalism and realism. Karl Witkowski as an eminent European artist gave an entirely new study in American newsboy life, his paintings have a characteristic humor and brightness, they are serious or humorous.Karol Witkowski has exhibited his paintings in New York several times each year between 1891 and 1910. His paintings have been exhibited at auctions and galleries of New York, such as: Theodore Stewart's Sallon, Henry C. Merry Auction, Schenck Art Gallery, P. H. McMahon Auction, WM. B. Norman Auction, James P. Silo Auction, Rohlf's Gallery, Mathews's Art Galleries, John Fell O'Brien Art Galleries, Woehr Brothers Auction, Woehr Bros Gallery, John J. Pigot Galleries & Loeser Art Galleries.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Sep. 10, 2023
Karl Witkowski (NJ,Poland,1860-1910) oil painting antique
Est: $5,000 - $6,250
ARTIST: Karol Dominik Witkowski (New Jersey, Polish, 1860 - 1910) NAME: Young Fisherman MEDIUM: oil on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Minor craquelure. Few scattered inpaintings (biggest in both right corners). Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: 24 x 23 inches / 60 x 58 cm SIGNATURE: lower left PROVENANCE: Christie's New York, Date 1988-09-30, Lot 96 (sold for $4800); Shannon's Fine Art Auctioneers, Date 2000-05-11, Lot 22 (sold for $7200) CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122287 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karol (Karl) D. Witkowski (16 August 1860, Yazlovets, now Chortkiv Raion - 17 May 1910) was a Polish-American portraitist and genre painter, better known in the US as Karl Witkowski. He painted scenes of contemporary daily life in America.Karol Dominik Witkowski was born to a Polish family in Jazlowiec (Jaslowiec), near Buchach, Czortkow (Podole, Poland, now Ukraine).As young boy he showed unusual talent in making drawings and his parents sent him to school in Chortkiv (12 miles from Yazlovets). In 1879 he enlisted in the Austrian Army (in 19th century southern Poland was occupied by Austria and named Galicia), where he gained popularity by making portraits of his fellow soldiers and commanding officers, including a portrait of General Duke William of Wurttemberg and portrait of Lieutenant Field Marshal Emanuel Salomon Friedberg-Mirohorsky (this army officer also was a genre painter, it is possible, why later in USA Karl Witkowski became genre painter). In 1880 Witkowski left the army and moved to Krakow, where from 1881 to 1883 he studied arts at the Academy of Fine Arts under the directorship of Jan Matejko. Witkowski also studied arts in Munich under Karl von Piloty. Around 1884 Witkowski emigrated from Poland, like many others, and went to America, where he stayed for three years. During that time he created his first famous paintings of young people. In 1887 he left America and arrived in France. In Paris Witkowski studied at the Julian Academy (1887-1888) and continued to work on paintings and portraits. Most of his paintings done there he signed with the added initial of author's second name (K.D. Witkowski). Some of Witkowski's painting done in France: Portrait de Tomas Milatycki, Mother with Children.In 1889 Witkowski returned to America and stayed for over 20 years until his death. During those years, besides portraits of the elite in New York City and Newark areas, he made over 200 paintings of young people (mostly newsboys and shoeshine boys), their daily life, at work and at play, often with their pets. The style of these paintings recalls the style of John George Brown to some extent. Most of these paintings were signed "K. Witkowski". From 1891 until his death his paintings were available for sale at various auctions and picture galleries of New York City area. For some time he had his own studio in Brooklyn, New York (1903).Upon his arrival in the United States in 1884, Witkowski lived in New York City (from 1884 to 1887 and again from 1889 to 1891), later moving to Newark in 1891, and then to Irvington, South Orange, and Vailsburg, Newark.Witkowski died on May 17, 1910, in Newark, from blood poisoning, survived by his wife. Witkowski died at the height of his artistic powers. In 1909 he registered 8 paintings through the United States Copyright Office and in just a few months of 1910 he created and registered 14 pieces more, also in the last months of his life, he exhibited his work at the State Fair of Texas and galleries of New York City.Karl Witkowski painted the elite in Newark and his skills as a portraitist to the wealthy were always in demand. But ironically it was his paintings of newsboys and street urchins in the same city that brought him lasting recognition. His paintings of children are remarkable for their odd combination of sentimentalism and realism. Karl Witkowski as an eminent European artist gave an entirely new study in American newsboy life, his paintings have a characteristic humor and brightness, they are serious or humorous.Karol Witkowski has exhibited his paintings in New York several times each year between 1891 and 1910. His paintings have been exhibited at auctions and galleries of New York, such as: Theodore Stewart's Sallon, Henry C. Merry Auction, Schenck Art Gallery, P. H. McMahon Auction, WM. B. Norman Auction, James P. Silo Auction, Rohlf's Gallery, Mathews's Art Galleries, John Fell O'Brien Art Galleries, Woehr Brothers Auction, Woehr Bros Gallery, John J. Pigot Galleries & Loeser Art Galleries.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 15, 2023
Karl Witkowski
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
(Austrian/America, 1860-1910) The Telling of a Tale, 1886, signed and dated lower right "KWitkowski 89", oil on canvas, 30 x 24 in.; fine carved gilt wood and composition frame, 37-1/2 x 31-1/2 in. Provenance: Dave and Chris Knoke, Marietta, Georgia
Brunk Auctions
Jul. 02, 2023
Karl Witkowski (NJ,Poland,1860-1910) oil painting antique
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
ARTIST: Karol Dominik Witkowski (New Jersey, Polish, 1860 - 1910) NAME: Boy Feeding Squirrel MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Two patches. Some paint losses (see pictures carefully). Some craquelure. Few small scattered inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121985 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karol (Karl) D. Witkowski (16 August 1860, Yazlovets, now Chortkiv Raion - 17 May 1910) was a Polish-American portraitist and genre painter, better known in the US as Karl Witkowski. He painted scenes of contemporary daily life in America.Karol Dominik Witkowski was born to a Polish family in Jazlowiec (Jaslowiec), near Buchach, Czortkow (Podole, Poland, now Ukraine).As young boy he showed unusual talent in making drawings and his parents sent him to school in Chortkiv (12 miles from Yazlovets). In 1879 he enlisted in the Austrian Army (in 19th century southern Poland was occupied by Austria and named Galicia), where he gained popularity by making portraits of his fellow soldiers and commanding officers, including a portrait of General Duke William of Wurttemberg and portrait of Lieutenant Field Marshal Emanuel Salomon Friedberg-Mirohorsky (this army officer also was a genre painter, it is possible, why later in USA Karl Witkowski became genre painter). In 1880 Witkowski left the army and moved to Krakow, where from 1881 to 1883 he studied arts at the Academy of Fine Arts under the directorship of Jan Matejko. Witkowski also studied arts in Munich under Karl von Piloty. Around 1884 Witkowski emigrated from Poland, like many others, and went to America, where he stayed for three years. During that time he created his first famous paintings of young people. In 1887 he left America and arrived in France. In Paris Witkowski studied at the Julian Academy (1887-1888) and continued to work on paintings and portraits. Most of his paintings done there he signed with the added initial of author's second name (K.D. Witkowski). Some of Witkowski's painting done in France: Portrait de Tomas Milatycki, Mother with Children.In 1889 Witkowski returned to America and stayed for over 20 years until his death. During those years, besides portraits of the elite in New York City and Newark areas, he made over 200 paintings of young people (mostly newsboys and shoeshine boys), their daily life, at work and at play, often with their pets. The style of these paintings recalls the style of John George Brown to some extent. Most of these paintings were signed "K. Witkowski". From 1891 until his death his paintings were available for sale at various auctions and picture galleries of New York City area. For some time he had his own studio in Brooklyn, New York (1903).Upon his arrival in the United States in 1884, Witkowski lived in New York City (from 1884 to 1887 and again from 1889 to 1891), later moving to Newark in 1891, and then to Irvington, South Orange, and Vailsburg, Newark.Witkowski died on May 17, 1910, in Newark, from blood poisoning, survived by his wife. Witkowski died at the height of his artistic powers. In 1909 he registered 8 paintings through the United States Copyright Office and in just a few months of 1910 he created and registered 14 pieces more, also in the last months of his life, he exhibited his work at the State Fair of Texas and galleries of New York City.Karl Witkowski painted the elite in Newark and his skills as a portraitist to the wealthy were always in demand. But ironically it was his paintings of newsboys and street urchins in the same city that brought him lasting recognition. His paintings of children are remarkable for their odd combination of sentimentalism and realism. Karl Witkowski as an eminent European artist gave an entirely new study in American newsboy life, his paintings have a characteristic humor and brightness, they are serious or humorous.Karol Witkowski has exhibited his paintings in New York several times each year between 1891 and 1910. His paintings have been exhibited at auctions and galleries of New York, such as: Theodore Stewart's Sallon, Henry C. Merry Auction, Schenck Art Gallery, P. H. McMahon Auction, WM. B. Norman Auction, James P. Silo Auction, Rohlf's Gallery, Mathews's Art Galleries, John Fell O'Brien Art Galleries, Woehr Brothers Auction, Woehr Bros Gallery, John J. Pigot Galleries & Loeser Art Galleries.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 02, 2023
Karl Witkowski (NJ,Poland,1860-1910) oil painting antique
Est: $4,750 - $6,000
ARTIST: Karol Dominik Witkowski (New Jersey, Polish, 1860 - 1910) NAME: Boy and Girl with Christmas Tree MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Minor stable craquelure. Minor scattered inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 28 x 20 inches / 71 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: 34 x 26 inches / 86 x 66 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120166 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karol (Karl) D. Witkowski (16 August 1860, Yazlovets, now Chortkiv Raion - 17 May 1910) was a Polish-American portraitist and genre painter, better known in the US as Karl Witkowski. He painted scenes of contemporary daily life in America.Karol Dominik Witkowski was born to a Polish family in Jazlowiec (Jaslowiec), near Buchach, Czortkow (Podole, Poland, now Ukraine).As young boy he showed unusual talent in making drawings and his parents sent him to school in Chortkiv (12 miles from Yazlovets). In 1879 he enlisted in the Austrian Army (in 19th century southern Poland was occupied by Austria and named Galicia), where he gained popularity by making portraits of his fellow soldiers and commanding officers, including a portrait of General Duke William of Wurttemberg and portrait of Lieutenant Field Marshal Emanuel Salomon Friedberg-Mirohorsky (this army officer also was a genre painter, it is possible, why later in USA Karl Witkowski became genre painter). In 1880 Witkowski left the army and moved to Krakow, where from 1881 to 1883 he studied arts at the Academy of Fine Arts under the directorship of Jan Matejko. Witkowski also studied arts in Munich under Karl von Piloty. Around 1884 Witkowski emigrated from Poland, like many others, and went to America, where he stayed for three years. During that time he created his first famous paintings of young people. In 1887 he left America and arrived in France. In Paris Witkowski studied at the Julian Academy (1887-1888) and continued to work on paintings and portraits. Most of his paintings done there he signed with the added initial of author's second name (K.D. Witkowski). Some of Witkowski's painting done in France: Portrait de Tomas Milatycki, Mother with Children.In 1889 Witkowski returned to America and stayed for over 20 years until his death. During those years, besides portraits of the elite in New York City and Newark areas, he made over 200 paintings of young people (mostly newsboys and shoeshine boys), their daily life, at work and at play, often with their pets. The style of these paintings recalls the style of John George Brown to some extent. Most of these paintings were signed "K. Witkowski". From 1891 until his death his paintings were available for sale at various auctions and picture galleries of New York City area. For some time he had his own studio in Brooklyn, New York (1903).Upon his arrival in the United States in 1884, Witkowski lived in New York City (from 1884 to 1887 and again from 1889 to 1891), later moving to Newark in 1891, and then to Irvington, South Orange, and Vailsburg, Newark.Witkowski died on May 17, 1910, in Newark, from blood poisoning, survived by his wife. Witkowski died at the height of his artistic powers. In 1909 he registered 8 paintings through the United States Copyright Office and in just a few months of 1910 he created and registered 14 pieces more, also in the last months of his life, he exhibited his work at the State Fair of Texas and galleries of New York City.Karl Witkowski painted the elite in Newark and his skills as a portraitist to the wealthy were always in demand. But ironically it was his paintings of newsboys and street urchins in the same city that brought him lasting recognition. His paintings of children are remarkable for their odd combination of sentimentalism and realism. Karl Witkowski as an eminent European artist gave an entirely new study in American newsboy life, his paintings have a characteristic humor and brightness, they are serious or humorous.Karol Witkowski has exhibited his paintings in New York several times each year between 1891 and 1910. His paintings have been exhibited at auctions and galleries of New York, such as: Theodore Stewart's Sallon, Henry C. Merry Auction, Schenck Art Gallery, P. H. McMahon Auction, WM. B. Norman Auction, James P. Silo Auction, Rohlf's Gallery, Mathews's Art Galleries, John Fell O'Brien Art Galleries, Woehr Brothers Auction, Woehr Bros Gallery, John J. Pigot Galleries & Loeser Art Galleries.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jun. 11, 2023
Karl Witkowski (NJ,Poland,1860-1910) oil painting antique
Est: $5,250 - $6,500
ARTIST: Karol Dominik Witkowski (New Jersey, Polish, 1860 - 1910) NAME: Young Fisherman MEDIUM: oil on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Minor craquelure. Few scattered inpaintings (biggest in both right corners). Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: 24 x 23 inches / 60 x 58 cm SIGNATURE: lower left PROVENANCE: Christie's New York, Date 1988-09-30, Lot 96 (sold for $4800); Shannon's Fine Art Auctioneers, Date 2000-05-11, Lot 22 (sold for $7200) CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122287 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karol (Karl) D. Witkowski (16 August 1860, Yazlovets, now Chortkiv Raion - 17 May 1910) was a Polish-American portraitist and genre painter, better known in the US as Karl Witkowski. He painted scenes of contemporary daily life in America.Karol Dominik Witkowski was born to a Polish family in Jazlowiec (Jaslowiec), near Buchach, Czortkow (Podole, Poland, now Ukraine).As young boy he showed unusual talent in making drawings and his parents sent him to school in Chortkiv (12 miles from Yazlovets). In 1879 he enlisted in the Austrian Army (in 19th century southern Poland was occupied by Austria and named Galicia), where he gained popularity by making portraits of his fellow soldiers and commanding officers, including a portrait of General Duke William of Wurttemberg and portrait of Lieutenant Field Marshal Emanuel Salomon Friedberg-Mirohorsky (this army officer also was a genre painter, it is possible, why later in USA Karl Witkowski became genre painter). In 1880 Witkowski left the army and moved to Krakow, where from 1881 to 1883 he studied arts at the Academy of Fine Arts under the directorship of Jan Matejko. Witkowski also studied arts in Munich under Karl von Piloty. Around 1884 Witkowski emigrated from Poland, like many others, and went to America, where he stayed for three years. During that time he created his first famous paintings of young people. In 1887 he left America and arrived in France. In Paris Witkowski studied at the Julian Academy (1887-1888) and continued to work on paintings and portraits. Most of his paintings done there he signed with the added initial of author's second name (K.D. Witkowski). Some of Witkowski's painting done in France: Portrait de Tomas Milatycki, Mother with Children.In 1889 Witkowski returned to America and stayed for over 20 years until his death. During those years, besides portraits of the elite in New York City and Newark areas, he made over 200 paintings of young people (mostly newsboys and shoeshine boys), their daily life, at work and at play, often with their pets. The style of these paintings recalls the style of John George Brown to some extent. Most of these paintings were signed "K. Witkowski". From 1891 until his death his paintings were available for sale at various auctions and picture galleries of New York City area. For some time he had his own studio in Brooklyn, New York (1903).Upon his arrival in the United States in 1884, Witkowski lived in New York City (from 1884 to 1887 and again from 1889 to 1891), later moving to Newark in 1891, and then to Irvington, South Orange, and Vailsburg, Newark.Witkowski died on May 17, 1910, in Newark, from blood poisoning, survived by his wife. Witkowski died at the height of his artistic powers. In 1909 he registered 8 paintings through the United States Copyright Office and in just a few months of 1910 he created and registered 14 pieces more, also in the last months of his life, he exhibited his work at the State Fair of Texas and galleries of New York City.Karl Witkowski painted the elite in Newark and his skills as a portraitist to the wealthy were always in demand. But ironically it was his paintings of newsboys and street urchins in the same city that brought him lasting recognition. His paintings of children are remarkable for their odd combination of sentimentalism and realism. Karl Witkowski as an eminent European artist gave an entirely new study in American newsboy life, his paintings have a characteristic humor and brightness, they are serious or humorous.Karol Witkowski has exhibited his paintings in New York several times each year between 1891 and 1910. His paintings have been exhibited at auctions and galleries of New York, such as: Theodore Stewart's Sallon, Henry C. Merry Auction, Schenck Art Gallery, P. H. McMahon Auction, WM. B. Norman Auction, James P. Silo Auction, Rohlf's Gallery, Mathews's Art Galleries, John Fell O'Brien Art Galleries, Woehr Brothers Auction, Woehr Bros Gallery, John J. Pigot Galleries & Loeser Art Galleries.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jun. 06, 2023
Karl Witkowski (American, 1860–1910) Portrait of a Young Boy with a Pup
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Signed 'K.Witkowski' lower right, oil on canvas 16 x 20 in. (40.6x50.8cm) Provenance Private Collection, Maryland.
Freeman's | Hindman
Mar. 12, 2023
Karl Witkowski (NJ,Poland,1860-1910) oil painting antique
Est: $5,250 - $6,750
ARTIST: Karol Dominik Witkowski (New Jersey, Polish, 1860 - 1910) NAME: Young Fisherman MEDIUM: oil on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Minor craquelure. Few scattered inpaintings (biggest in both right corners). Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: 24 x 23 inches / 60 x 58 cm SIGNATURE: lower left PROVENANCE: Christie's New York, Date 1988-09-30, Lot 96 (sold for $4800); Shannon's Fine Art Auctioneers, Date 2000-05-11, Lot 22 (sold for $7200) CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122287 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karol (Karl) D. Witkowski (16 August 1860, Yazlovets, now Chortkiv Raion - 17 May 1910) was a Polish-American portraitist and genre painter, better known in the US as Karl Witkowski. He painted scenes of contemporary daily life in America.Karol Dominik Witkowski was born to a Polish family in Jazlowiec (Jaslowiec), near Buchach, Czortkow (Podole, Poland, now Ukraine).As young boy he showed unusual talent in making drawings and his parents sent him to school in Chortkiv (12 miles from Yazlovets). In 1879 he enlisted in the Austrian Army (in 19th century southern Poland was occupied by Austria and named Galicia), where he gained popularity by making portraits of his fellow soldiers and commanding officers, including a portrait of General Duke William of Wurttemberg and portrait of Lieutenant Field Marshal Emanuel Salomon Friedberg-Mirohorsky (this army officer also was a genre painter, it is possible, why later in USA Karl Witkowski became genre painter). In 1880 Witkowski left the army and moved to Krakow, where from 1881 to 1883 he studied arts at the Academy of Fine Arts under the directorship of Jan Matejko. Witkowski also studied arts in Munich under Karl von Piloty. Around 1884 Witkowski emigrated from Poland, like many others, and went to America, where he stayed for three years. During that time he created his first famous paintings of young people. In 1887 he left America and arrived in France. In Paris Witkowski studied at the Julian Academy (1887-1888) and continued to work on paintings and portraits. Most of his paintings done there he signed with the added initial of author's second name (K.D. Witkowski). Some of Witkowski's painting done in France: Portrait de Tomas Milatycki, Mother with Children.In 1889 Witkowski returned to America and stayed for over 20 years until his death. During those years, besides portraits of the elite in New York City and Newark areas, he made over 200 paintings of young people (mostly newsboys and shoeshine boys), their daily life, at work and at play, often with their pets. The style of these paintings recalls the style of John George Brown to some extent. Most of these paintings were signed "K. Witkowski". From 1891 until his death his paintings were available for sale at various auctions and picture galleries of New York City area. For some time he had his own studio in Brooklyn, New York (1903).Upon his arrival in the United States in 1884, Witkowski lived in New York City (from 1884 to 1887 and again from 1889 to 1891), later moving to Newark in 1891, and then to Irvington, South Orange, and Vailsburg, Newark.Witkowski died on May 17, 1910, in Newark, from blood poisoning, survived by his wife. Witkowski died at the height of his artistic powers. In 1909 he registered 8 paintings through the United States Copyright Office and in just a few months of 1910 he created and registered 14 pieces more, also in the last months of his life, he exhibited his work at the State Fair of Texas and galleries of New York City.Karl Witkowski painted the elite in Newark and his skills as a portraitist to the wealthy were always in demand. But ironically it was his paintings of newsboys and street urchins in the same city that brought him lasting recognition. His paintings of children are remarkable for their odd combination of sentimentalism and realism. Karl Witkowski as an eminent European artist gave an entirely new study in American newsboy life, his paintings have a characteristic humor and brightness, they are serious or humorous.Karol Witkowski has exhibited his paintings in New York several times each year between 1891 and 1910. His paintings have been exhibited at auctions and galleries of New York, such as: Theodore Stewart's Sallon, Henry C. Merry Auction, Schenck Art Gallery, P. H. McMahon Auction, WM. B. Norman Auction, James P. Silo Auction, Rohlf's Gallery, Mathews's Art Galleries, John Fell O'Brien Art Galleries, Woehr Brothers Auction, Woehr Bros Gallery, John J. Pigot Galleries & Loeser Art Galleries.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 26, 2023
Karl Witkowski (1860-1910): Boy with Ball and Bat
Est: $200 - $300
oil on board; signed lower right
Abell Auction
Jan. 02, 2023
Karl Witkowski (NJ,Poland,1860-1910) oil painting antique
Est: $4,000 - $5,250
ARTIST: Karol Dominik Witkowski (New Jersey, Polish, 1860 - 1910) NAME: Boy Feeding Squirrel MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Two patches. Some paint losses (see pictures carefully). Some craquelure. Few small scattered inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121985 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karol (Karl) D. Witkowski (16 August 1860, Yazlovets, now Chortkiv Raion - 17 May 1910) was a Polish-American portraitist and genre painter, better known in the US as Karl Witkowski. He painted scenes of contemporary daily life in America.Karol Dominik Witkowski was born to a Polish family in Jazlowiec (Jaslowiec), near Buchach, Czortkow (Podole, Poland, now Ukraine).As young boy he showed unusual talent in making drawings and his parents sent him to school in Chortkiv (12 miles from Yazlovets). In 1879 he enlisted in the Austrian Army (in 19th century southern Poland was occupied by Austria and named Galicia), where he gained popularity by making portraits of his fellow soldiers and commanding officers, including a portrait of General Duke William of Wurttemberg and portrait of Lieutenant Field Marshal Emanuel Salomon Friedberg-Mirohorsky (this army officer also was a genre painter, it is possible, why later in USA Karl Witkowski became genre painter). In 1880 Witkowski left the army and moved to Krakow, where from 1881 to 1883 he studied arts at the Academy of Fine Arts under the directorship of Jan Matejko. Witkowski also studied arts in Munich under Karl von Piloty. Around 1884 Witkowski emigrated from Poland, like many others, and went to America, where he stayed for three years. During that time he created his first famous paintings of young people. In 1887 he left America and arrived in France. In Paris Witkowski studied at the Julian Academy (1887-1888) and continued to work on paintings and portraits. Most of his paintings done there he signed with the added initial of author's second name (K.D. Witkowski). Some of Witkowski's painting done in France: Portrait de Tomas Milatycki, Mother with Children.In 1889 Witkowski returned to America and stayed for over 20 years until his death. During those years, besides portraits of the elite in New York City and Newark areas, he made over 200 paintings of young people (mostly newsboys and shoeshine boys), their daily life, at work and at play, often with their pets. The style of these paintings recalls the style of John George Brown to some extent. Most of these paintings were signed "K. Witkowski". From 1891 until his death his paintings were available for sale at various auctions and picture galleries of New York City area. For some time he had his own studio in Brooklyn, New York (1903).Upon his arrival in the United States in 1884, Witkowski lived in New York City (from 1884 to 1887 and again from 1889 to 1891), later moving to Newark in 1891, and then to Irvington, South Orange, and Vailsburg, Newark.Witkowski died on May 17, 1910, in Newark, from blood poisoning, survived by his wife. Witkowski died at the height of his artistic powers. In 1909 he registered 8 paintings through the United States Copyright Office and in just a few months of 1910 he created and registered 14 pieces more, also in the last months of his life, he exhibited his work at the State Fair of Texas and galleries of New York City.Karl Witkowski painted the elite in Newark and his skills as a portraitist to the wealthy were always in demand. But ironically it was his paintings of newsboys and street urchins in the same city that brought him lasting recognition. His paintings of children are remarkable for their odd combination of sentimentalism and realism. Karl Witkowski as an eminent European artist gave an entirely new study in American newsboy life, his paintings have a characteristic humor and brightness, they are serious or humorous.Karol Witkowski has exhibited his paintings in New York several times each year between 1891 and 1910. His paintings have been exhibited at auctions and galleries of New York, such as: Theodore Stewart's Sallon, Henry C. Merry Auction, Schenck Art Gallery, P. H. McMahon Auction, WM. B. Norman Auction, James P. Silo Auction, Rohlf's Gallery, Mathews's Art Galleries, John Fell O'Brien Art Galleries, Woehr Brothers Auction, Woehr Bros Gallery, John J. Pigot Galleries & Loeser Art Galleries.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 02, 2023
Karl Witkowski (NJ,Poland,1860-1910) oil painting antique
Est: $5,000 - $6,500
ARTIST: Karol Dominik Witkowski (New Jersey, Polish, 1860 - 1910) NAME: Boy and Girl with Christmas Tree MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Minor stable craquelure. Minor scattered inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 28 x 20 inches / 71 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: 34 x 26 inches / 86 x 66 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120166 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karol (Karl) D. Witkowski (16 August 1860, Yazlovets, now Chortkiv Raion - 17 May 1910) was a Polish-American portraitist and genre painter, better known in the US as Karl Witkowski. He painted scenes of contemporary daily life in America.Karol Dominik Witkowski was born to a Polish family in Jazlowiec (Jaslowiec), near Buchach, Czortkow (Podole, Poland, now Ukraine).As young boy he showed unusual talent in making drawings and his parents sent him to school in Chortkiv (12 miles from Yazlovets). In 1879 he enlisted in the Austrian Army (in 19th century southern Poland was occupied by Austria and named Galicia), where he gained popularity by making portraits of his fellow soldiers and commanding officers, including a portrait of General Duke William of Wurttemberg and portrait of Lieutenant Field Marshal Emanuel Salomon Friedberg-Mirohorsky (this army officer also was a genre painter, it is possible, why later in USA Karl Witkowski became genre painter). In 1880 Witkowski left the army and moved to Krakow, where from 1881 to 1883 he studied arts at the Academy of Fine Arts under the directorship of Jan Matejko. Witkowski also studied arts in Munich under Karl von Piloty. Around 1884 Witkowski emigrated from Poland, like many others, and went to America, where he stayed for three years. During that time he created his first famous paintings of young people. In 1887 he left America and arrived in France. In Paris Witkowski studied at the Julian Academy (1887-1888) and continued to work on paintings and portraits. Most of his paintings done there he signed with the added initial of author's second name (K.D. Witkowski). Some of Witkowski's painting done in France: Portrait de Tomas Milatycki, Mother with Children.In 1889 Witkowski returned to America and stayed for over 20 years until his death. During those years, besides portraits of the elite in New York City and Newark areas, he made over 200 paintings of young people (mostly newsboys and shoeshine boys), their daily life, at work and at play, often with their pets. The style of these paintings recalls the style of John George Brown to some extent. Most of these paintings were signed "K. Witkowski". From 1891 until his death his paintings were available for sale at various auctions and picture galleries of New York City area. For some time he had his own studio in Brooklyn, New York (1903).Upon his arrival in the United States in 1884, Witkowski lived in New York City (from 1884 to 1887 and again from 1889 to 1891), later moving to Newark in 1891, and then to Irvington, South Orange, and Vailsburg, Newark.Witkowski died on May 17, 1910, in Newark, from blood poisoning, survived by his wife. Witkowski died at the height of his artistic powers. In 1909 he registered 8 paintings through the United States Copyright Office and in just a few months of 1910 he created and registered 14 pieces more, also in the last months of his life, he exhibited his work at the State Fair of Texas and galleries of New York City.Karl Witkowski painted the elite in Newark and his skills as a portraitist to the wealthy were always in demand. But ironically it was his paintings of newsboys and street urchins in the same city that brought him lasting recognition. His paintings of children are remarkable for their odd combination of sentimentalism and realism. Karl Witkowski as an eminent European artist gave an entirely new study in American newsboy life, his paintings have a characteristic humor and brightness, they are serious or humorous.Karol Witkowski has exhibited his paintings in New York several times each year between 1891 and 1910. His paintings have been exhibited at auctions and galleries of New York, such as: Theodore Stewart's Sallon, Henry C. Merry Auction, Schenck Art Gallery, P. H. McMahon Auction, WM. B. Norman Auction, James P. Silo Auction, Rohlf's Gallery, Mathews's Art Galleries, John Fell O'Brien Art Galleries, Woehr Brothers Auction, Woehr Bros Gallery, John J. Pigot Galleries & Loeser Art Galleries.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Dec. 18, 2022
Karl Witkowski (NJ,Poland,1860-1910) oil painting antique
Est: $5,250 - $6,750
ARTIST: Karol Dominik Witkowski (New Jersey, Polish, 1860 - 1910) NAME: Young Fisherman MEDIUM: oil on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Minor craquelure. Few scattered inpaintings (biggest in both right corners). Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: 24 x 23 inches / 60 x 58 cm SIGNATURE: lower left PROVENANCE: Christie's New York, Date 1988-09-30, Lot 96 (sold for $4800); Shannon's Fine Art Auctioneers, Date 2000-05-11, Lot 22 (sold for $7200) CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122287 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karol (Karl) D. Witkowski (16 August 1860, Yazlovets, now Chortkiv Raion - 17 May 1910) was a Polish-American portraitist and genre painter, better known in the US as Karl Witkowski. He painted scenes of contemporary daily life in America.Karol Dominik Witkowski was born to a Polish family in Jazlowiec (Jaslowiec), near Buchach, Czortkow (Podole, Poland, now Ukraine).As young boy he showed unusual talent in making drawings and his parents sent him to school in Chortkiv (12 miles from Yazlovets). In 1879 he enlisted in the Austrian Army (in 19th century southern Poland was occupied by Austria and named Galicia), where he gained popularity by making portraits of his fellow soldiers and commanding officers, including a portrait of General Duke William of Wurttemberg and portrait of Lieutenant Field Marshal Emanuel Salomon Friedberg-Mirohorsky (this army officer also was a genre painter, it is possible, why later in USA Karl Witkowski became genre painter). In 1880 Witkowski left the army and moved to Krakow, where from 1881 to 1883 he studied arts at the Academy of Fine Arts under the directorship of Jan Matejko. Witkowski also studied arts in Munich under Karl von Piloty. Around 1884 Witkowski emigrated from Poland, like many others, and went to America, where he stayed for three years. During that time he created his first famous paintings of young people. In 1887 he left America and arrived in France. In Paris Witkowski studied at the Julian Academy (1887-1888) and continued to work on paintings and portraits. Most of his paintings done there he signed with the added initial of author's second name (K.D. Witkowski). Some of Witkowski's painting done in France: Portrait de Tomas Milatycki, Mother with Children.In 1889 Witkowski returned to America and stayed for over 20 years until his death. During those years, besides portraits of the elite in New York City and Newark areas, he made over 200 paintings of young people (mostly newsboys and shoeshine boys), their daily life, at work and at play, often with their pets. The style of these paintings recalls the style of John George Brown to some extent. Most of these paintings were signed "K. Witkowski". From 1891 until his death his paintings were available for sale at various auctions and picture galleries of New York City area. For some time he had his own studio in Brooklyn, New York (1903).Upon his arrival in the United States in 1884, Witkowski lived in New York City (from 1884 to 1887 and again from 1889 to 1891), later moving to Newark in 1891, and then to Irvington, South Orange, and Vailsburg, Newark.Witkowski died on May 17, 1910, in Newark, from blood poisoning, survived by his wife. Witkowski died at the height of his artistic powers. In 1909 he registered 8 paintings through the United States Copyright Office and in just a few months of 1910 he created and registered 14 pieces more, also in the last months of his life, he exhibited his work at the State Fair of Texas and galleries of New York City.Karl Witkowski painted the elite in Newark and his skills as a portraitist to the wealthy were always in demand. But ironically it was his paintings of newsboys and street urchins in the same city that brought him lasting recognition. His paintings of children are remarkable for their odd combination of sentimentalism and realism. Karl Witkowski as an eminent European artist gave an entirely new study in American newsboy life, his paintings have a characteristic humor and brightness, they are serious or humorous.Karol Witkowski has exhibited his paintings in New York several times each year between 1891 and 1910. His paintings have been exhibited at auctions and galleries of New York, such as: Theodore Stewart's Sallon, Henry C. Merry Auction, Schenck Art Gallery, P. H. McMahon Auction, WM. B. Norman Auction, James P. Silo Auction, Rohlf's Gallery, Mathews's Art Galleries, John Fell O'Brien Art Galleries, Woehr Brothers Auction, Woehr Bros Gallery, John J. Pigot Galleries & Loeser Art Galleries.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Nov. 20, 2022
Painting, Karl Witkowski
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Karl Witkowski (American, 1860-1910), Untitled (Young Girl Watering a Geranium), oil on canvas, signed lower right, canvas: 28"h x 14"w, overall (with frame): 38"h x 24"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 09, 2022
Karl Witkowski (NJ,Poland,1860-1910) oil painting antique
Est: $4,000 - $5,250
ARTIST: Karol Dominik Witkowski (New Jersey, Polish, 1860 - 1910) NAME: Boy Feeding Squirrel MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Two patches. Some paint losses (see pictures carefully). Some craquelure. Few small scattered inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 24 x 20 inches / 60 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: unframed (In-House framing available) SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 121985 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karol (Karl) D. Witkowski (16 August 1860, Yazlovets, now Chortkiv Raion - 17 May 1910) was a Polish-American portraitist and genre painter, better known in the US as Karl Witkowski. He painted scenes of contemporary daily life in America.Karol Dominik Witkowski was born to a Polish family in Jazlowiec (Jaslowiec), near Buchach, Czortkow (Podole, Poland, now Ukraine).As young boy he showed unusual talent in making drawings and his parents sent him to school in Chortkiv (12 miles from Yazlovets). In 1879 he enlisted in the Austrian Army (in 19th century southern Poland was occupied by Austria and named Galicia), where he gained popularity by making portraits of his fellow soldiers and commanding officers, including a portrait of General Duke William of Wurttemberg and portrait of Lieutenant Field Marshal Emanuel Salomon Friedberg-Mirohorsky (this army officer also was a genre painter, it is possible, why later in USA Karl Witkowski became genre painter). In 1880 Witkowski left the army and moved to Krakow, where from 1881 to 1883 he studied arts at the Academy of Fine Arts under the directorship of Jan Matejko. Witkowski also studied arts in Munich under Karl von Piloty. Around 1884 Witkowski emigrated from Poland, like many others, and went to America, where he stayed for three years. During that time he created his first famous paintings of young people. In 1887 he left America and arrived in France. In Paris Witkowski studied at the Julian Academy (1887-1888) and continued to work on paintings and portraits. Most of his paintings done there he signed with the added initial of author's second name (K.D. Witkowski). Some of Witkowski's painting done in France: Portrait de Tomas Milatycki, Mother with Children.In 1889 Witkowski returned to America and stayed for over 20 years until his death. During those years, besides portraits of the elite in New York City and Newark areas, he made over 200 paintings of young people (mostly newsboys and shoeshine boys), their daily life, at work and at play, often with their pets. The style of these paintings recalls the style of John George Brown to some extent. Most of these paintings were signed "K. Witkowski". From 1891 until his death his paintings were available for sale at various auctions and picture galleries of New York City area. For some time he had his own studio in Brooklyn, New York (1903).Upon his arrival in the United States in 1884, Witkowski lived in New York City (from 1884 to 1887 and again from 1889 to 1891), later moving to Newark in 1891, and then to Irvington, South Orange, and Vailsburg, Newark.Witkowski died on May 17, 1910, in Newark, from blood poisoning, survived by his wife. Witkowski died at the height of his artistic powers. In 1909 he registered 8 paintings through the United States Copyright Office and in just a few months of 1910 he created and registered 14 pieces more, also in the last months of his life, he exhibited his work at the State Fair of Texas and galleries of New York City.Karl Witkowski painted the elite in Newark and his skills as a portraitist to the wealthy were always in demand. But ironically it was his paintings of newsboys and street urchins in the same city that brought him lasting recognition. His paintings of children are remarkable for their odd combination of sentimentalism and realism. Karl Witkowski as an eminent European artist gave an entirely new study in American newsboy life, his paintings have a characteristic humor and brightness, they are serious or humorous.Karol Witkowski has exhibited his paintings in New York several times each year between 1891 and 1910. His paintings have been exhibited at auctions and galleries of New York, such as: Theodore Stewart's Sallon, Henry C. Merry Auction, Schenck Art Gallery, P. H. McMahon Auction, WM. B. Norman Auction, James P. Silo Auction, Rohlf's Gallery, Mathews's Art Galleries, John Fell O'Brien Art Galleries, Woehr Brothers Auction, Woehr Bros Gallery, John J. Pigot Galleries & Loeser Art Galleries.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Oct. 09, 2022
Karl Witkowski (NJ,Poland,1860-1910) oil painting antique
Est: $5,250 - $6,500
ARTIST: Karol Dominik Witkowski (New Jersey, Polish, 1860 - 1910) NAME: Boy and Girl with Christmas Tree MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Minor stable craquelure. Minor scattered inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 28 x 20 inches / 71 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: 34 x 26 inches / 86 x 66 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120166 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karol (Karl) D. Witkowski (16 August 1860, Yazlovets, now Chortkiv Raion - 17 May 1910) was a Polish-American portraitist and genre painter, better known in the US as Karl Witkowski. He painted scenes of contemporary daily life in America.Karol Dominik Witkowski was born to a Polish family in Jazlowiec (Jaslowiec), near Buchach, Czortkow (Podole, Poland, now Ukraine).As young boy he showed unusual talent in making drawings and his parents sent him to school in Chortkiv (12 miles from Yazlovets). In 1879 he enlisted in the Austrian Army (in 19th century southern Poland was occupied by Austria and named Galicia), where he gained popularity by making portraits of his fellow soldiers and commanding officers, including a portrait of General Duke William of Wurttemberg and portrait of Lieutenant Field Marshal Emanuel Salomon Friedberg-Mirohorsky (this army officer also was a genre painter, it is possible, why later in USA Karl Witkowski became genre painter). In 1880 Witkowski left the army and moved to Krakow, where from 1881 to 1883 he studied arts at the Academy of Fine Arts under the directorship of Jan Matejko. Witkowski also studied arts in Munich under Karl von Piloty. Around 1884 Witkowski emigrated from Poland, like many others, and went to America, where he stayed for three years. During that time he created his first famous paintings of young people. In 1887 he left America and arrived in France. In Paris Witkowski studied at the Julian Academy (1887-1888) and continued to work on paintings and portraits. Most of his paintings done there he signed with the added initial of author's second name (K.D. Witkowski). Some of Witkowski's painting done in France: Portrait de Tomas Milatycki, Mother with Children.In 1889 Witkowski returned to America and stayed for over 20 years until his death. During those years, besides portraits of the elite in New York City and Newark areas, he made over 200 paintings of young people (mostly newsboys and shoeshine boys), their daily life, at work and at play, often with their pets. The style of these paintings recalls the style of John George Brown to some extent. Most of these paintings were signed "K. Witkowski". From 1891 until his death his paintings were available for sale at various auctions and picture galleries of New York City area. For some time he had his own studio in Brooklyn, New York (1903).Upon his arrival in the United States in 1884, Witkowski lived in New York City (from 1884 to 1887 and again from 1889 to 1891), later moving to Newark in 1891, and then to Irvington, South Orange, and Vailsburg, Newark.Witkowski died on May 17, 1910, in Newark, from blood poisoning, survived by his wife. Witkowski died at the height of his artistic powers. In 1909 he registered 8 paintings through the United States Copyright Office and in just a few months of 1910 he created and registered 14 pieces more, also in the last months of his life, he exhibited his work at the State Fair of Texas and galleries of New York City.Karl Witkowski painted the elite in Newark and his skills as a portraitist to the wealthy were always in demand. But ironically it was his paintings of newsboys and street urchins in the same city that brought him lasting recognition. His paintings of children are remarkable for their odd combination of sentimentalism and realism. Karl Witkowski as an eminent European artist gave an entirely new study in American newsboy life, his paintings have a characteristic humor and brightness, they are serious or humorous.Karol Witkowski has exhibited his paintings in New York several times each year between 1891 and 1910. His paintings have been exhibited at auctions and galleries of New York, such as: Theodore Stewart's Sallon, Henry C. Merry Auction, Schenck Art Gallery, P. H. McMahon Auction, WM. B. Norman Auction, James P. Silo Auction, Rohlf's Gallery, Mathews's Art Galleries, John Fell O'Brien Art Galleries, Woehr Brothers Auction, Woehr Bros Gallery, John J. Pigot Galleries & Loeser Art Galleries.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Aug. 12, 2022
KARL WITKOWSKI (POLISH/AUSTRIAN, 1860-1910)
Est: $500 - $1,000
KARL WITKOWSKI Polish/Austrian, 1860-1910 Portrait of a Boy Oil on board Signed lower left. Semi-realistic full portrait of a young fisherman seated beneath a shoreside tree. Gilt frame.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jul. 03, 2022
Karl Witkowski (NJ,Poland,1860-1910) oil painting antique
Est: $5,250 - $6,750
ARTIST: Karol Dominik Witkowski (New Jersey, Polish, 1860 - 1910) NAME: Boy and Girl with Christmas Tree MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Minor stable craquelure. Minor scattered inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 28 x 20 inches / 71 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: 34 x 26 inches / 86 x 66 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120166 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karol (Karl) D. Witkowski (16 August 1860, Yazlovets, now Chortkiv Raion - 17 May 1910) was a Polish-American portraitist and genre painter, better known in the US as Karl Witkowski. He painted scenes of contemporary daily life in America.Karol Dominik Witkowski was born to a Polish family in Jazlowiec (Jaslowiec), near Buchach, Czortkow (Podole, Poland, now Ukraine).As young boy he showed unusual talent in making drawings and his parents sent him to school in Chortkiv (12 miles from Yazlovets). In 1879 he enlisted in the Austrian Army (in 19th century southern Poland was occupied by Austria and named Galicia), where he gained popularity by making portraits of his fellow soldiers and commanding officers, including a portrait of General Duke William of Wurttemberg and portrait of Lieutenant Field Marshal Emanuel Salomon Friedberg-Mirohorsky (this army officer also was a genre painter, it is possible, why later in USA Karl Witkowski became genre painter). In 1880 Witkowski left the army and moved to Krakow, where from 1881 to 1883 he studied arts at the Academy of Fine Arts under the directorship of Jan Matejko. Witkowski also studied arts in Munich under Karl von Piloty. Around 1884 Witkowski emigrated from Poland, like many others, and went to America, where he stayed for three years. During that time he created his first famous paintings of young people. In 1887 he left America and arrived in France. In Paris Witkowski studied at the Julian Academy (1887-1888) and continued to work on paintings and portraits. Most of his paintings done there he signed with the added initial of author's second name (K.D. Witkowski). Some of Witkowski's painting done in France: Portrait de Tomas Milatycki, Mother with Children.In 1889 Witkowski returned to America and stayed for over 20 years until his death. During those years, besides portraits of the elite in New York City and Newark areas, he made over 200 paintings of young people (mostly newsboys and shoeshine boys), their daily life, at work and at play, often with their pets. The style of these paintings recalls the style of John George Brown to some extent. Most of these paintings were signed "K. Witkowski". From 1891 until his death his paintings were available for sale at various auctions and picture galleries of New York City area. For some time he had his own studio in Brooklyn, New York (1903).Upon his arrival in the United States in 1884, Witkowski lived in New York City (from 1884 to 1887 and again from 1889 to 1891), later moving to Newark in 1891, and then to Irvington, South Orange, and Vailsburg, Newark.Witkowski died on May 17, 1910, in Newark, from blood poisoning, survived by his wife. Witkowski died at the height of his artistic powers. In 1909 he registered 8 paintings through the United States Copyright Office and in just a few months of 1910 he created and registered 14 pieces more, also in the last months of his life, he exhibited his work at the State Fair of Texas and galleries of New York City.Karl Witkowski painted the elite in Newark and his skills as a portraitist to the wealthy were always in demand. But ironically it was his paintings of newsboys and street urchins in the same city that brought him lasting recognition. His paintings of children are remarkable for their odd combination of sentimentalism and realism. Karl Witkowski as an eminent European artist gave an entirely new study in American newsboy life, his paintings have a characteristic humor and brightness, they are serious or humorous.Karol Witkowski has exhibited his paintings in New York several times each year between 1891 and 1910. His paintings have been exhibited at auctions and galleries of New York, such as: Theodore Stewart's Sallon, Henry C. Merry Auction, Schenck Art Gallery, P. H. McMahon Auction, WM. B. Norman Auction, James P. Silo Auction, Rohlf's Gallery, Mathews's Art Galleries, John Fell O'Brien Art Galleries, Woehr Brothers Auction, Woehr Bros Gallery, John J. Pigot Galleries & Loeser Art Galleries.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
May. 05, 2022
Karl Witkowski (American, 1860-1910) Portrait of a Boy Smiling
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
1889. Oil on canvas in giltwood frame. Signed 'K Witkowski' (lower left).
Cottone Auctions
Apr. 27, 2022
Karl Witkowski (1860-1910) Newsboys Oil Painting
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Karl (Karol) Witkowski (Polish American, 1860-1910). Antique 19th century original oil painting on canvas. A figural genre portrait of two New York City newsies, painted in a Realistic style. A popular motif for the artist, who titled similar works, "First Cigarettes," "First Smoke," and "Their First Smoke." Artist signature to lower left K WITKOWSKI, frame also bearing brass name plate to bottom front. Presented in an ornate gilt embellished wood frame. Work Size: 28 x 18 in. SHIPPING Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Got something to sell? Contact us at HillAuctionGallery.com.
Hill Auction Gallery
Apr. 17, 2022
Karl Witkowski (NJ,Poland,1860-1910) oil painting antique
Est: $5,250 - $6,750
ARTIST: Karol Dominik Witkowski (New Jersey, Polish, 1860 - 1910) NAME: Boy and Girl with Christmas Tree MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Minor stable craquelure. Minor scattered inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 28 x 20 inches / 71 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE: 34 x 26 inches / 86 x 66 cm SIGNATURE: lower right CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120166 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Karol (Karl) D. Witkowski (16 August 1860, Yazlovets, now Chortkiv Raion - 17 May 1910) was a Polish-American portraitist and genre painter, better known in the US as Karl Witkowski. He painted scenes of contemporary daily life in America.Karol Dominik Witkowski was born to a Polish family in Jazlowiec (Jaslowiec), near Buchach, Czortkow (Podole, Poland, now Ukraine).As young boy he showed unusual talent in making drawings and his parents sent him to school in Chortkiv (12 miles from Yazlovets). In 1879 he enlisted in the Austrian Army (in 19th century southern Poland was occupied by Austria and named Galicia), where he gained popularity by making portraits of his fellow soldiers and commanding officers, including a portrait of General Duke William of Wurttemberg and portrait of Lieutenant Field Marshal Emanuel Salomon Friedberg-Mirohorsky (this army officer also was a genre painter, it is possible, why later in USA Karl Witkowski became genre painter). In 1880 Witkowski left the army and moved to Krakow, where from 1881 to 1883 he studied arts at the Academy of Fine Arts under the directorship of Jan Matejko. Witkowski also studied arts in Munich under Karl von Piloty. Around 1884 Witkowski emigrated from Poland, like many others, and went to America, where he stayed for three years. During that time he created his first famous paintings of young people. In 1887 he left America and arrived in France. In Paris Witkowski studied at the Julian Academy (1887-1888) and continued to work on paintings and portraits. Most of his paintings done there he signed with the added initial of author's second name (K.D. Witkowski). Some of Witkowski's painting done in France: Portrait de Tomas Milatycki, Mother with Children.In 1889 Witkowski returned to America and stayed for over 20 years until his death. During those years, besides portraits of the elite in New York City and Newark areas, he made over 200 paintings of young people (mostly newsboys and shoeshine boys), their daily life, at work and at play, often with their pets. The style of these paintings recalls the style of John George Brown to some extent. Most of these paintings were signed "K. Witkowski". From 1891 until his death his paintings were available for sale at various auctions and picture galleries of New York City area. For some time he had his own studio in Brooklyn, New York (1903).Upon his arrival in the United States in 1884, Witkowski lived in New York City (from 1884 to 1887 and again from 1889 to 1891), later moving to Newark in 1891, and then to Irvington, South Orange, and Vailsburg, Newark.Witkowski died on May 17, 1910, in Newark, from blood poisoning, survived by his wife. Witkowski died at the height of his artistic powers. In 1909 he registered 8 paintings through the United States Copyright Office and in just a few months of 1910 he created and registered 14 pieces more, also in the last months of his life, he exhibited his work at the State Fair of Texas and galleries of New York City.Karl Witkowski painted the elite in Newark and his skills as a portraitist to the wealthy were always in demand. But ironically it was his paintings of newsboys and street urchins in the same city that brought him lasting recognition. His paintings of children are remarkable for their odd combination of sentimentalism and realism. Karl Witkowski as an eminent European artist gave an entirely new study in American newsboy life, his paintings have a characteristic humor and brightness, they are serious or humorous.Karol Witkowski has exhibited his paintings in New York several times each year between 1891 and 1910. His paintings have been exhibited at auctions and galleries of New York, such as: Theodore Stewart's Sallon, Henry C. Merry Auction, Schenck Art Gallery, P. H. McMahon Auction, WM. B. Norman Auction, James P. Silo Auction, Rohlf's Gallery, Mathews's Art Galleries, John Fell O'Brien Art Galleries, Woehr Brothers Auction, Woehr Bros Gallery, John J. Pigot Galleries & Loeser Art Galleries.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Feb. 06, 2022
KARL WITKOWSKI (AMERICAN, 1860-1910).
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Oil on canvas. Portrait of a Boy. Signed lower right. From a Long Island, NY collection.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Jan. 01, 2022
Karl Witkowski (1860 - 1910), Hello, young girl answering a telephone, oil on canvas, signed lower right K. Witkowski, relined, 24"...
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Karl Witkowski (1860 - 1910), Hello, young girl answering a telephone, oil on canvas, signed lower right K. Witkowski, relined, 24" x 20".
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Dec. 13, 2021
KARL WITKOWSKI (AMERICAN, 1860-1910) KNUCKS DOWN
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Karl Witkowski (American, 1860-1910) Knucks Down Signed upper right, oil on canvas (24 1/2 x 28 1/4 in. (62.2 x 71.8cm)) Provenance Private Collection, Washington, D.C. Condition report: Frame: 29 x 32 7/8 x 1 1/2 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 16, 2021
Karl Witkowski (Polish/American, 1860-1910) A young girl watering a geranium 28 x 14in (71.2 x 35.7cm)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Karl Witkowski (Polish/American, 1860-1910) A young girl watering a geranium signed 'K.Witkowski' (lower right) oil on canvas 28 x 14in (71.2 x 35.7cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 23, 2021
Karl D. Witkowski Signed Oil on Board c. 1900
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
An antique oil on board painting by Karl D. Witkowski (Polish American, 1860-1910) circa 1900 depicting a young boy and girl smiling at eachother, the boy holding a newspaper and girl holding an apple and bouquet of flowers. It is signed and dated to the upper right and presented in an ornate carved giltwood frame. Sight - 30 x 19.5 Provenance Private Collection 84th Street, Brooklyn, NY Estate. 30 Day Warranty for serious discrepancies (See Terms and Condition for full explanation). PLEASE NOTE: Lots that state "in the style of" or "attributed to" denote that an item definitively does not have authentication nor is it implied. The item may be ascribed to the artist or maker due to its style or subject matter, but we are not able to confirm its authorship or authenticity.
Atlanta Auction Gallery, ltd
Oct. 23, 2021
Karl D. Witkowski Signed Oil on Board
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
A 19th century antique oil on board painting by Karl D. Witkowski (Polish American, 1860-1910) titled "Give Me A Light" depicting a pair of young working class boys lighting a cigarette in an alley. It is signed and titled to the verso with M. A. Newhouse & Son, Inc. label St Louis, MO and presented in an ornate carved giltwood frame. Sight - 27 x 17.5 Provenance Private Collection 84th Street, Brooklyn, NY Estate. 30 Day Warranty for serious discrepancies (See Terms and Condition for full explanation). PLEASE NOTE: Lots that state "in the style of" or "attributed to" denote that an item definitively does not have authentication nor is it implied. The item may be ascribed to the artist or maker due to its style or subject matter, but we are not able to confirm its authorship or authenticity.
Atlanta Auction Gallery, ltd
Sep. 12, 2021
KARL WITKOWSKI (AMERICAN, 1860-1910).
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Oil on canvas. Two Children. Signed lower right. From a Long Island, NY collection.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Jun. 27, 2021
Signed Karl Witkowski O/c portrait of a boy and puppy
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
Signed Karl Witkowski (American, 1860-1910) portrait, executed in oil on canvas, depicting a joyful young boy holding a puppy while seated on a crate, signed in graphite to verso, 20"h x 16"w, overall dimensions with frame 27"h x 23"w x 2"d.
Great Gatsby's Auction Gallery, Inc.
Jun. 24, 2021
KARL WITKOWSKI, American (1860-1910), The Little Hunter, oil on canvas, signed lower right "K. Witkowski", 24 x 20 inches
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
KARL WITKOWSKI American, (1860-1910) The Little Hunter oil on canvas, signed lower right "K. Witkowski"
Shannon's
May. 04, 2021
Karl Witkowski, (1860-1910, Newark, NJ), "Their First Smoke," 1889, Oil on canvas, 28" H x 22" W
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Karl Witkowski (1860-1910, Newark, NJ) "Their First Smoke," 1889 Oil on canvas Signed and dated upper right: K. Witkowski / 89, titled by repute 28" H x 22" W Provenance: Sale: Christie's New York - Rockafeller Center, May 22, 1991, Lot 103
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 04, 2021
Karl Witkowski, (1860-1910, Newark, NJ), "The Little Smoker," 1900, Oil on canvas, 24" H x 16" W
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Karl Witkowski (1860-1910, Newark, NJ) "The Little Smoker," 1900 Oil on canvas Signed, dated and inscribed lower left: K. Witkowski / "Copyright 1900", titled on the frame plaque 24" H x 16" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Apr. 29, 2021
KARL WITKOWSKI, American (1860-1910), The Little Hunter, oil on canvas, signed lower right "K. Witkowski", 24 x 20 inches
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
KARL WITKOWSKI American (1860-1910) The Little Hunter oil on canvas, signed lower right "K. Witkowski" 24 x 20 inches Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, New York, December 12, 2006, lot 8; Private Collection, California. Other Notes: tags: oil painting, 19th century, genre, children
Shannon's
Apr. 10, 2021
Signed Karl Witkowski O/c portrait of a boy and puppy
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Signed Karl Witkowski (American, 1860-1910) portrait, executed in oil on canvas, depicting a joyful young boy holding a puppy while seated on a crate, signed in graphite to verso, 20"h x 16"w, overall dimensions with frame 27"h x 23"w x 2"d.
Great Gatsby's Auction Gallery, Inc.
Apr. 08, 2021
KARL WITKOWSKI (Polish/American, 1860-1910)
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
street urchin with cigarette, 1892, oil on canvas, signed 'K. Witkowski '92' (upper left), 16x24in., in period carved gesso frame, overall 37x28.5in. Condition: UV clean, a couple paint flakes, some mild tenting upper right, some frame losses. Provenance: Family inheritance 2003.
Leighton Galleries
Feb. 09, 2021
Karl Witkowski (AMERICAN, 1860–1910) oil on canvas, Boy Eating Peanuts, signed and dated 1889 lower left, canvas 22 x 16 inches, Fancy gilt frame- 33 x 27 inches
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
Karl Witkowski (AMERICAN, 1860–1910) oil on canvas, Boy Eating Peanuts, signed and dated 1889 lower left, canvas 22 x 16 inches, Fancy gilt frame- 33 x 27 inches
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Jan. 17, 2021
Painting, Karl Witkowski
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Karl Witkowski (American/Polish, 1860-1910), "Dividing the Spoils," 1901, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right, canvas: 24"h x 30"w, overall (with frame): 38"h x 44"w
Clars Auctions
Oct. 24, 2020
ATTR. KARL WITKOWSKI "NEWS-BOY" OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING
Est: $200 - $400
ATTR. KARL WITKOWSKI "NEWS-BOY" OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING Oil on canvas portrait painting of a young boy titled "News-Boy" at bottom center, late 19th century, attributed to Karl Witkowski (Polish/American, 1860-1910), not signed. Set in period gold frame.Size - Framed: 20.5 x 17" Size - Viewable: 17 x 13.5"
Omnia Auctions
Oct. 09, 2020
Karl Witkowski oil on canvas of a street urchin
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Karl Witkowski (American 1860-1910), oil on canvas of a street urchin, signed lower right, 24" x 20".
Pook & Pook Inc.
May. 19, 2020
Karl Witkowski (Polish/American, 1860-1910) A rapt audience
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Karl Witkowski (Polish/American, 1860-1910) A rapt audience signed and dated 'KWitkowski/80' (lower right) oil on canvas laid to board 49.5 x 59.5cm (19 1/2 x 23 7/16in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams