Pehr HÖRBERG
1746–1816, Sweden
Also known as: PH
Signature proven counterfeit
Oil on canvas, 69x57 cm, signed "P Hörberg". The motif represents the ”Herdarnas tillbedjan”, a very common motif in religious art. The painting dates from the mid-1700s, contemporary with Hörberg but is painted in a completely different way than how Per Hörberg worked. What differs is the way to paint and lighting. Per Hörberg Signed in general with monogram P H. He never signed P Hörberg. This painting is probably made by an unknown Flemish artist, and probably was certainly unsigned from the beginning but has since been signed. In the lower left corner is painted area. The signature is located outside of the varnish in the bottom right corner.
Signature proven counterfeit
Oil on canvas, 52x98 cm, signed "Per Hörberg" Anno 1796. This painting is done on a canvas of coarser structure than Pehr Hörberg worked with. Stylistically, it differs from Pehr Hörberg paintings. It is roughly painted and has not the finesse that Pehr Hörberg portrays in his religious figures. It is certainly a Swedish artist who painted this painting. Pehr Hörberg always spelled her first name Pehr. In this painting, the signature was added later than the painting. This is relatively freshly prepared. The Signing is below the varnish. The District Court's assessment: This Hörberg-signed painting is a forgery.
Signature considered genuine
Signature considered genuine
Signature considered genuine
Signature considered genuine