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Charles Berninghaus (American, 1905-1988)
New Mexico Splendor
Oil on canvasboard
12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.6 cm)
Signed lower left: Charles Berninghaus

PROVENANCE:
Private collection, Dallas.

Charles Berninghaus, himself an accomplished painter, was the son and artistic heir of Oscar E. Berninghaus, celebrated founder of the Taos Society of Artists.


Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000.

Condition Report*: Under UV exam, there does not appear to be inpaint. No other visible condition issues appear to be affecting the work.
Framed Dimensions 17 X 21 Inches
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Auction Info

Proxy Bidding Ends 
November
7th Friday 12:50 pm CT
Auction Dates
November
7th Friday
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23 Days 11h 5m 57s
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This lot is in: 1 - Signature® Floor Session (Live Floor, Live Phone, Mail, Fax, Internet, and Heritage Live):
(Lots 76001-76102) - 1:00 PM Central Time, Friday, November 7, 2025.
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Dallas, TX 75261

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