Henri Kley - Expressionist forest scene
Starting bid €350
Buyer's premium : 15%
| Pick up | Yes, possible |
| Location | Zwolle, The Netherlands |
Auction details
| Start time | 1-11-2026 at 12:43 |
| End time | 15-11-2026 at 22:18 |
Please note: if a bid is made in the last 5 minutes, the auction will be extended by 5 minutes.
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JorisBrekveld The Netherlands
2022 | |
4 sold | 1 follower |
- Description
- Henri Kley (1903-1977)
| Type of artwork | Painting |
| Period | 1900 to 1944 |
| Technique | Oil paint |
| Support | Canvas |
| Framed | Framed |
| Dimensions | 40 x 59.5 cm (h x w) |
| Incl. frame | 52 x 72 cm (h x w) |
| Signed | Hand signed |
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An expressive oil painting by the Dutch artist Henri Kley (1903–1977), depicting a landscape with gnarled trees and an open horizon. The work is characterized by powerful use of color and a distinctly impasto brushwork, with the paint applied in thick layers.
About the artist
Henri Kley (1903–1977) was born in Delft and died in Loenen on the Veluwe. He initially pursued a technical education and worked as an engineer at the Technical University in Delft, but also developed himself as a painter. He studied under the guidance of Huib Luns at the Amsterdam Academy of Fine Arts.
Kley later settled in Loenen on the Veluwe, where nature formed an important source of inspiration for his painting. He also made study trips to Norway, Lapland, and the Pyrenees , among other places.
His work is characterized by an expressionistic painting style, with powerful colors, whimsical forms, and an often very thick, impasto paint application.
Royal interest and museum recognition
In 1954, Queen Wilhelmina paid a personal visit to the artist and purchased two paintings from him.
W. Jos de Gruyter , then director of the Groninger Museum, also showed interest in his work. He organized an exhibition and acquired paintings for the museum collection.
The Groninger Museum owns several works by Henri Kley, including Tree Limit Lapland Midnight Sun (1957) and The Coast at Oslo (1954).
Dimensions and condition
• Technique: oil on canvas.
• Dimensions without frame: 59.5 × 40 cm.
• Dimensions including frame: 72 × 52 cm.
• Condition: very good.
• Frame: light-colored wooden frame.
• Special feature: on the back there is a small wooden block with the handwritten name 'Henri Kley'.
The painting is in very good condition . See the extensive photo report for the paint texture, frame, and back.
Pickup and shipping
The painting can be picked up in Zwolle by appointment.
Shipping is also possible via a specialized art courier , ensuring the painting is transported carefully and in a manner suitable for works of art.
About the artist
Henri Kley (1903–1977) was born in Delft and died in Loenen on the Veluwe. He initially pursued a technical education and worked as an engineer at the Technical University in Delft, but also developed himself as a painter. He studied under the guidance of Huib Luns at the Amsterdam Academy of Fine Arts.
Kley later settled in Loenen on the Veluwe, where nature formed an important source of inspiration for his painting. He also made study trips to Norway, Lapland, and the Pyrenees , among other places.
His work is characterized by an expressionistic painting style, with powerful colors, whimsical forms, and an often very thick, impasto paint application.
Royal interest and museum recognition
In 1954, Queen Wilhelmina paid a personal visit to the artist and purchased two paintings from him.
W. Jos de Gruyter , then director of the Groninger Museum, also showed interest in his work. He organized an exhibition and acquired paintings for the museum collection.
The Groninger Museum owns several works by Henri Kley, including Tree Limit Lapland Midnight Sun (1957) and The Coast at Oslo (1954).
Dimensions and condition
• Technique: oil on canvas.
• Dimensions without frame: 59.5 × 40 cm.
• Dimensions including frame: 72 × 52 cm.
• Condition: very good.
• Frame: light-colored wooden frame.
• Special feature: on the back there is a small wooden block with the handwritten name 'Henri Kley'.
The painting is in very good condition . See the extensive photo report for the paint texture, frame, and back.
Pickup and shipping
The painting can be picked up in Zwolle by appointment.
Shipping is also possible via a specialized art courier , ensuring the painting is transported carefully and in a manner suitable for works of art.
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| Condition | Very good | ||||||||||
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| Pick up | The work can be picked up on location. As a buyer you must bring your own packaging materials. The location is: Zwolle, The Netherlands | ||||||||||
| Shipment | Parcel post Please note: When shipping via parcel post, glass breakage is at the buyer's risk. | ||||||||||
| Price | Up to 5 kg.
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Henri Kley (1903-1977)
Dutch J
JorisBrekveld The Netherlands
2022 | |
4 sold | 1 follower |
72 cm
52 cm
59.5 cm
40 cm