Lot #160: Frederick Kirsch – Original Oil on Canvas “Three Old Men” – Signed, Mid-Century Character

- Framed painting depicting three old men - Oil on canvas - Signed by the artist - Portrait orientation - Contemporary, impressionistic figurative style - Condition: Good (minor wear/scuffs on frame) Offering a compelling original oil painting by Frederick Kirsch, titled “Three Old Men” (presentation piece of three expressive male heads). Signed “Kirsch” lower right. The piece is executed in oil on stretched canvas and retains its original ornate gold frame. Kirsch was known for his emotive character studies, combining smooth tonal modeling of faces with thick expressive brushwork in hair and beards — a signature style clearly present in this work. Provenance & Features: • Signature “Kirsch” visible (see photo) – confirms authenticity • Oil paint clearly layered and textured; close-ups reveal impasto and brushwork • Subject: three bearded elder men in dramatic lighting and rich tonal palette • Label on reverse: “The Notable Oils of Kirsch” – reflects artist’s catalog-style documentation with original labeling intact • Frame: vintage ornate gold frame, complements period of painting • Condition: Good antique condition. Some natural craquelure, age-appropriate wear in frame; paint and image intact with no major damage Dimensions: 27.5x31 Pickup category timeslot {A}