2pc Kaethe Hoeltzell (American, 1925-2013) Oil on Canvas & Pope John

This original oil on canvas by artist Kaethe Hoeltzell depicts an impressionist-style garden filled with vibrant bushes, climbing roses, and a mown path leading to lush trees in bloom. Hoeltzell's expressive, textured brushwork captures the interplay of light and shadow with a natural fluidity, reflecting the influence of European romantic landscape traditions and her distinctive approach to garden subjects. The verso features a printed biography label from Schramm Galleries. The work is signed in paint on lower right K. Hoeltzell. A handwritten pencil inscription dated 1-20-93 states the painting was used in the quarters of Pope John Paul II during his 1987 visit to Miami. The lot includes a secondary framed commemorative display containing photographs of the interior suite, a letter of gratitude from the Archdiocese of Miami Office of Lay Ministry, a note from designer Carl Donato A.S.I.D., and related ephemera documenting the painting's provenance. Painting frame size: 47.5"W x 37.5"H x 2.5"D; sight size: 39.5"W x 29.25"H. Historical Memorabilia: 33.75"W x 22.75"H x 0.5"D; sight size 29"W x 18.25"H. Dimensions: Painting frame size: 47.5"W x 37.5"H x 2.5"D; sight size: 39.5"W x 29.25"H. Weight: 22.7 lbs Condition Request Condition Report Good.

Estimate:£37.83

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