Koopje Charles Oppenheimer, From Craftsman to Artist – Euan Robson

Charles Oppenheimer’s paintings are treasured possessions that are passed down the generations. They come on to the market less often than those of many of his contemporaries and the best command high prices that would have astonished the artist.Born in Manchester, Oppenheimer seemed destined for a career as a craftsman in his family’s mosaic business. Gradually his artistic temperament prevailed and he moved to Kirkcudbright in Galloway for the open air and superb light where he established himself as a Sc…