Nils ANDERSSON
1817–1865, Sweden
Also known as: NA, NAN
Signature proven counterfeit
Oil on canvas, man with horse and cart, signed "Nils Andersson", 39x49 cm. The varnish is washed away in an area around the signature in the lower left corner. Microscopic examination shows that the signature on top of crazing rings in the painting. It is then signed again after it was originally painted. The painting was painted around Düsseldorf period in the 1850s. Nils Andersson was a realist and painted more open and freer than this painting. The motive is consistent with what Nils Andersson painted. The district court's assessment: The painting is performed by unknown artist and has, subsequently, a false signature. It is a forgery and shall be forfeited.
Signature considered genuine
Signature considered genuine
Signature considered genuine
Signature considered genuine
Signature considered genuine
Signature considered genuine
Signature considered genuine