Saint Paul, MN
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Professionally framed in a gorgeously carved gold gilt frame. See photos for details.
Measurements: 21" x 25"
Austria-Hungary; Early 20th Century
Péter Szüle; Native Title: Fésülködő leány
Péter Szüle (1886–1944): A Master of Mystical Realism in Hungarian Fine Art
Péter Szüle, born in Nagyvárad (present-day Oradea, Romania) in 1886, remains a celebrated figure in the realm of Hungarian painting. A student of the Academy of Fine Arts, he studied under renowned masters Éde Balló, Tivadar Zemplényi, and Gyula Benczúr, whose influence helped shape his artistic foundation. Throughout his career, Szüle honed his craft with study trips to Germany, France, and Italy, where he absorbed the artistic traditions of Europe’s cultural capitals.
Exhibiting since 1909, Szüle quickly earned recognition as one of the leading portrait and figure painters of his era. His art reflects a profound sensitivity to emotion and a mastery of light and shadow, which he used to create deeply evocative works. Szüle’s approach transcended the academic confines of color and form; instead, his works resonate with an intimate emotional depth, bridging realism with the mystical.
Szüle's portraits capture a rare transcendence, elevating the genre to an artistic experience. His ability to communicate the intangible—human emotion, dignity, and spirit—distinguished him among his peers. His work avoids theatricality, focusing instead on the subtle interplay of light and the contemplative presence of his subjects.
His talents earned him solo exhibitions at Budapest’s esteemed Ernst Museum in 1923 and 1929, as well as the Műcsarnok (Kunsthalle) in 1924 and 1934. Among numerous accolades, his works are preserved in prestigious public collections, including the Hungarian National Gallery.
Péter Szüle’s legacy is documented in notable art publications, such as Zoltán Felvinczi Takács's Szüle Péter (1923) and Iván Dévényi's Szüle Péter (1966), affirming his place in Hungarian art history. Today, his works continue to inspire, celebrated for their timeless beauty and emotional resonance, embodying the spirit of Hungarian fine art during the early 20th century.
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| $0.01 | - | $75.00 | $1.00 |
| $75.01 | - | $150.00 | $5.00 |
| $150.01 | - | $250.00 | $10.00 |
| $250.01 | - | $500.00 | $25.00 |
| $500.01 | - | $1,000.00 | $50.00 |
| $1,000.01 | - | $5,000.00 | $75.00 |
| $5,000.01 | - | $50,000.00 | $100.00 |
| $50,000.01 | - | $75,000.00 | $250.00 |
| $75,000.01 | - | $100,000.00 | $500.00 |
| $100,000.01 | - | $2,500,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
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| 15.00% | $1,500.00 | ||
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349371
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May 28 07:07pm
| $455.00 |
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497934
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May 28 07:04pm
| $430.00 |
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349371
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May 28 07:01pm
| $395.00 |
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497934
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May 28 06:46pm
| $370.00 |
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349371
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May 28 06:39pm
| $300.00 |
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497934 ^
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May 28 06:35pm
| $275.00 |
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349371
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May 28 06:35pm
| $252.00 |
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497934
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May 28 11:01am
| $237.00 |
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311397
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May 28 09:27am
| $227.00 |
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497934 ^
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May 28 09:27am
| $217.00 |
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311397
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May 28 09:27am
| $207.00 |
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497934
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May 28 09:07am
| $165.00 |
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311397
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May 28 08:37am
| $155.00 |
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May 27 09:36pm
| $126.00 |
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497974
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May 27 09:36pm
| $121.00 |
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497934 ^
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May 27 09:35pm
| $116.00 |
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497974
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May 27 09:35pm
| $111.00 |
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497934
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May 27 04:04pm
| $106.00 |
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355498
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May 27 02:27pm
| $71.00 |
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497934
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May 27 02:08pm
| $69.00 |
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265815
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May 26 05:47pm
| $62.00 |
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242969
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May 26 05:41pm
| $57.00 |
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411900
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May 26 09:39am
| $56.00 |
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349371 ^
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May 25 06:35am
| $55.00 |
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242969
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May 25 06:35am
| $55.00 |
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349371 ^
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May 25 06:32am
| $50.00 |
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242969
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May 25 06:32am
| $49.00 |
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349371
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May 23 12:23pm
| $46.00 |
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May 22 09:17pm
| $45.00 |
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497670
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May 22 09:17pm
| $44.00 |
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471314 ^
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May 22 09:16pm
| $43.00 |
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497670
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May 22 09:16pm
| $42.00 |
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471314 ^
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May 20 08:44pm
| $41.00 |
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497010
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May 20 08:44pm
| $40.00 |
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471314 ^
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May 20 12:12pm
| $34.33 |
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331951
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May 20 12:12pm
| $33.33 |
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471314
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May 20 05:06am
| $29.00 |
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493638
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May 19 10:45pm
| $27.00 |
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265815 ^
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May 18 11:41am
| $26.00 |
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413751
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May 18 11:41am
| $25.00 |
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265815
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May 16 06:41pm
| $19.01 |
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244146 ^
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May 15 05:17pm
| $18.01 |
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489477
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May 15 05:17pm
| $17.01 |
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244146 ^
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May 15 05:17pm
| $16.01 |
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489477
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May 15 05:17pm
| $15.01 |
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244146 ^
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May 12 07:25am
| $13.00 |
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222265
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May 12 07:25am
| $12.00 |
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244146 ^
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May 11 11:23pm
| $7.00 |
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489477
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May 11 11:23pm
| $6.00 |
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244146
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May 08 09:39pm
| $5.00 |