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Dutch River Landscape Oil Painting by M. Schijndel

Oil painting of a Dutch river landscape with sailboats and trees under a cloudy sky, signed M. Schijndel, in a tiered wooden frame. - view 1
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Estimated value

$150 - $350

Rarity

Ordinary(3/10)

Category

Paintings

Era

Circa 1950-1960

Origin

🇳🇱 Netherlands

Artist / Creator

Marinus van Schijndel

Authenticity

Very High(85%)
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DUTCH RIVER LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING BY M. SCHIJNDEL: IDENTIFICATION

An oil on canvas board painting depicting a classic Dutch polder landscape with sailboats on a narrow waterway. The composition features a low horizon line typical of the Hague School influence, with prominent willow trees lining the bank and a distant windmill silhouette. The signature 'M. v. Schijndel' is visible in the lower-left corner in a dark pigment. The work is housed in a mid-20th-century tiered wooden frame with a linen-texture liner and a dark walnut-finish outer molding.

Compare with other paintings in the archive: Surrealist Painting by William Vandenjoc, Abstract Expressionist Landscape Painting, Winterzon by Ansje Siel (2023).

PERIOD & ATTRIBUTION

The artist M. van Schijndel (recorded as Marinus van Schijndel, 1899-1964) was a Dutch painter active in the mid-20th century, primarily known for landscapes that continued the tradition of 19th-century Dutch Realism. This specific style of 'polder' landscape became a commercial staple in the ...
The artist M. van Schijndel (recorded as Marinus van Schijndel, 1899-1964) was a Dutch painter active in the mid-20th century, primarily known for landscapes that continued the tradition of 19th-century Dutch Realism. This specific style of 'polder' landscape became a commercial staple in the Netherlands between 1940 and 1960, catering to a post-war middle class seeking traditional pastoral imagery. The use of pre-primed canvas board and the specific frame profile suggest a production date between 1950 and 1965.

SCARCITY

Ordinary40-55%
CommonLegendary

Standard antiques commonly found at estate sales and flea markets. Plentiful supply meets modest demand.

Rarity 3/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 48 paintings items at rarity 3 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

  • Moderate production runs
  • Common at estate sales
  • Entry-level collectibles

Confidence Factors

  • Signature style and placement are consistent with documented works by Marinus van Schijndel
  • Frame and materials (canvas board) are era-appropriate for a mid-20th century Dutch regional artist
  • Subject matter is the standard repertoire for this specific artist
How does authenticity detection work?

THE ART SPECIALIST'S TAKE

Museum-Trained Art Historian

Connoisseur

High confidence based on the legible signature of a known regional artist and the high degree of stylistic consistency with mid-century Dutch commercial landscape painting.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Signature is consistent with known examples from Marinus van Schijndel (1899-1964).
  • 2Support is a canvas board, a common commercial surface for mid-century regional painters.
  • 3The tiered 'Dutch-style' frame with a linen inset is a diagnostic marker for 1950s-60s framing in Northern Europe.
  • 4The technique uses wet-in-wet blending in the sky typical of Dutch landscape practice.

UNCERTAINTIES

  • •Visible brown spot in the sky suggests a minor surface contaminant or localized foxing that likely requires professional cleaning.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Examine the reverse for gallery labels or stamps from Dutch art suppliers (e.g., Talens).
  • →Check the painting under UV light to ensure no overpainting or hidden repairs in the sky region.
  • →Clean the frame liner to remove dust accumulation which can lead to acidic transfer to the board.

CONDITION & GRADE

Grading breakdown

Painting appears stable with no evidence of active flaking or major craquelure; frame shows light wear typical for mid-century interior items.

Condition

Small localized loss or deposit visible in the upper center sky region. The frame shows minor abrasions on the outer corners and slight discoloration on the inner fabric liner consistent with age.

ART MARKET VALUATION

$150 - $350

Updated: May 10, 2026

Who buys this

Traditional interior decorators and collectors of regional Dutch art or 'Little Masters' of the 20th century.

What increases value

  • •Legible signature of a recognized Dutch landscape painter
  • •Attractive, intact period frame that adds significant decorative appeal
  • •Classic 'Dutch' subject matter (windmill, water, sailboats) which has consistent crossover appeal

What lowers value

  • •Small surface defect in the sky may deter discerning collectors
  • •Large supply of similar works on the market limits price ceiling

What makes top-tier examples

  • •Exceptional atmospheric light rendering in the sky
  • •Large scale (over 50cm in width)
  • •Documented exhibition history or original gallery labels on the reverse

Grade & condition

Surface cleanliness, integrity of the frame, and absence of warping in the board support.

Rarity & demand

OrdinaryModerate demandModerate liquidity
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