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  1. CWS3

    CWS3 New Member

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    I have had a painting in the family for about 50 years. Was wondering if anyone has ever seen any art printed on a canvas like this or would have any input.

    Thanks!
     

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    belasar Court Jester

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    Welcome Aboard!

    As to the art I have no clue, good luck on your search.
     
  3. CWS3

    CWS3 New Member

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    Thanks!
     
  4. GRW

    GRW Pillboxologist WW2|ORG Editor

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    Welcome to the forums!
    Can't help with the paintings unfortunately.
     
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    TD-Tommy776 Man of Constant Sorrow

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    There was a painter by the name of Karl (or Carl) Probst who died in 1924. If he was the artist, the image in the 3rd photo would have been applied long after his death. I think you would get more information by contacting an art museum where they will have the expertise to research it.
     
  6. R Leonard

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    Look like Dutch fishing luggers.
     
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    Phoenix81 New Member

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    Lovely painting. I'm sure it has quite a history. I haven't seen anything quite like it but I'm all but certain it was a war prize for a German soldier. And was returned to tour family after the war. Am I correct?
     
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    Ive just bought a 2 bed apartment in Vilamoura and Im looking for local trades people to carry out a number of tasks for me and also, so I can have a go to "directory" for help in the future.
    Ive never had a place abroad before so if anyone has any hints, tips or information they feel would help Id be really grateful thank you Jan
     
  9. CAC

    CAC Ace of Spades

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    The style does look Dutch...
     
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    PzJgr Drill Instructor

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    If it has the Third Reich's eagle on the back I would say it was "officially" acquired and cataloged. A war prize for the allied soldier that snagged it. I believe Carl Probst and Karl Probst as Carl signed his paintings C Probst and the year whereas this one is totally different. Interesting.
     
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  11. 540th

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    Bonjour
    Je pense que ce peut être cette personne sur la photo ci-jointe.
    Pour vérifier s'il a peint pendant sa retraite du travail?
    Il a simplement peint un sac de jute sur une toile pour transporter la nourriture allemande pendant la deuxième guerre mondiale (il y a deux bandes verticales typiques de chaque côté de l'aigle). Aucun doute de récupération après la guerre. S'il l'a peint en 1946, il devait avoir 63 ans (un passe-temps). L'aigle a été repeint par rapport à l'original car il est de bonne qualité. J'espère que ceci est une piste pour vos recherches.
    Karl Probst
    Un article de Wikipédia, l'encyclopédie libre
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    Né le 20 octobre 1883
    Point Pleasant, Virginie-Occidentale
    Décédé le 25 août 1963 (à l'âge de 79 ans)
    Dayton, Ohio
    Ingénieur Métier
    Enfants
    Jean "Jack", Charles
    Parent (s) Charles et Eva (Knight) Probst
    Carrière d'ingénieur
    Ingénierie de discipline
    Projets
    Bantam Automobile Company
    Design significatif Jeep Bantam
    Karl Probst (20 octobre 1883 - 25 août 1963) était un ingénieur indépendant américain et un pionnier de l' automobile , à qui la conception du premier prototype de la "jeep" de la Seconde Guerre mondiale a été conçue en 1940. Il est né à Point Pleasant, en Virginie occidentale, à Charles et Eva (Knight) Probst. Il a étudié l'ingénierie à l' Ohio State University et a obtenu son diplôme en 1906.

    Probst a été recrutée par l' American Bantam Car Company en 1940 pour l'aider à remporter un contrat visant à fournir à l' armée américaine un véhicule de reconnaissance léger pouvant transporter des troupes et du matériel sur des terrains accidentés. Probst rédigea la conception de la Jeep en deux jours, à compter du 17 juin 1940. Le premier prototype fabriqué à la main par Bantam était achevé et opérationnel jusqu'au 21 septembre 1940. Il respectait simplement le délai de 49 jours et avait été livré au Corps de quartier-maître de l'Armée pour y être testé. au camp Holabird , MD. [1]

    Il est mort à Dayton, Ohio .
     
  12. 540th

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    Sorry, my translator translates to french
    Hello
    I think it may be this person in attached photo.
    To check if he painted during his retirement from work?
    He simply painted on canvas from a jute bag for the transport of German food during ww2 (there are two typical vertical stripes on each side of the eagle). No doubt of recovery after the war. If he painted it in 1946, he must have been 63 (a hobby). The eagle has been repainted over the original because it is of good quality. I hope this is a track for your research.
    Born October 20, 1883
    Point Pleasant, West Virginia
    Deceased 25 August 1963 (age at death: 79 years old)
    Dayton, Ohio
    Business Engineer
    Children Jean "Jack", Charles
    Parent (s) Charles and Eva (Knight) Probst
    Engineer career
    Discipline engineering
    Bantam Automobile Company Projects
    Significant Design Jeep Bantam
    Karl Probst (October 20, 1883 - August 25, 1963) was an independent American engineer and pioneer of the automobile, to whom the design of the first prototype of the "jeep" of the Second World War was conceived in 1940. He was born in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, to Charles and Eva (Knight) Probst. He studied engineering at Ohio State University and graduated in 1906.
    Probst was recruited by the American Bantam Car Company in 1940 to help him win a contract to provide the US military with a light reconnaissance vehicle that can transport troops and equipment over rough terrain. Probst drafted the Jeep in two days, starting June 17, 1940. Bantam's first hand-made prototype was completed and operational until September 21, 1940. It simply respected the 49-day delay and was delivered to the quartermaster corps of the Army to be tested. at Camp Holabird, MD.
     

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