G. Bährend (XX) - The Old Mill (Alte Mühle)

G. Bährend — "The Old Mill" (Alte Mühle)
Up for auction is an atmospheric oil landscape in the style of mid-20th-century German Romanticism. The painting depicts an idyllic rural scene featuring an old water mill by a river, a stone bridge, and a church silhouette in the background.

Artist: G. Bährend (German School).

Subject: A classic European landscape with a water mill. The work is executed in warm, earthy tones with soft lighting typical of the golden hour.

Medium: Oil on canvas. Notable for its fine detail in the foliage and the reflections on the water's surface.

Condition: The painting is in very good vintage condition. It comes in its original, substantial wooden frame with a gold-leaf inner accent, perfectly complementing the classical style.

Provenance: Includes an original gallery/workshop label on the reverse with the title "Alte Mühle", item numbers, and dimensions.

Technical Details:

Canvas size: 50 x 100 cm.

Total size with frame: approx. 65 x 115 cm.

Signature: Signed by the artist in the lower right corner.
Historical Note: W.E. Art Workshops (Werkstätten Edelhoff)
Provenance and Quality Guarantee This painting features the original label of the prestigious German art workshop W.E. (often identified as Werkstätten Edelhoff, based in Bad Salzuflen). During the mid-to-late 20th century, the W.E. crown logo was a recognized mark of high-quality interior art and expert framing in West Germany.

The Workshop: W.E. specialized in curated landscape paintings and high-end frames, catering to a sophisticated European market that valued traditional craftsmanship.

The Artist: G. Bährend was a notable artist within this circle, celebrated for his mastery of the "Heimatstil" (regional style). His works, like this "Alte Mühle" (Old Mill), are known for their romantic lighting and detailed depiction of rural European heritage.

Collector's Value: The presence of the original gallery label—complete with the model number (170) and the original price in Deutsche Marks—serves as a certificate of authenticity for the period, ensuring this is a genuine vintage piece from a renowned German production house.