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Lot 0042: POLISH GENRE SCENE OIL PAINTING BY LESZEK PIASECKI

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Leszek Piasecki, Ukrainian, Polish, 1928 to 1990, oil painting on board depicting a genre horseback scene in a forest. Signed lower left. Framed. Leszek Piasecki is known for Genre. Leszek Piasecki was born in Lvov, 1928. He attended the School of Applied Arts. Piasecki also received artistic training from Stanislaw Batowski and Zygmunt Rozwadowski. After that, he continued his studies in Katowice. Starting in 1951, he was a student of the Academy and trained by Ignacy Pienkowski, Fryderyk Pautsch, Jan Hoplinski and Jerzy Fedkowicz. Around the same time, Piasecki became acquainted with Jerzy Kossak, the son of the best Polish horse painter, Wojciech Kossak, and his future teacher. After graduating, he settled in Gorny. From 1956 to 1962, Piasecki worked as a graphic artist for the magazine Panorama, while he also established himself as a history painter. In 1974, he emigrated with his family to Austria, where he settled in Vienna. Since then he has mainly focused on depictions of battle and horse scenes. One of a kind artwork.

Overall good vintage condition. Signs of wear and age. Has some stains and craquelures. Has chips in frame. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
Frame 24 1/8 x 20 1/4 in. Board 15 1/2 x 11 5/8 in. All measurements are approximate.

Estimate $100.00-$150.00

Starting Price $50.00