Edward Theodore Compton’s breathtaking oil painting An Alpine Landscape achieved an exceptional £17,500 (including buyer’s premium) in our recent Fine Art Sale, well above its pre-sale estimate of £12,000. Signed and dated by the artist, the expansive canvas (62 x 113 cm) is believed to be the same work exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1894 under the title Mountains of Valpellie from Mont Brulé. This piece captures Compton’s hallmark subject: the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Alps. His technical mastery and reverence for mountain landscapes are fully on display here, with crisp detailing and dramatic atmosphere that evoke both the beauty and majesty of the high Alps.
Despite minor condition issues, the painting retained its original vitality and drew spirited bidding. Its success highlights both the enduring appeal of Compton’s alpine scenes and the growing demand for 19th-century European landscape painting. Compton (1849–1921), an English-born artist based in Germany, was renowned not just for his art but also for his mountaineering. His works blend fine artistry with geographical precision, creating images that resonate with collectors and adventurers alike. This sale reinforces Compton’s stature as a leading figure in mountain art and demonstrates the value of quality landscape painting on today’s market.
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