Else Franke (XIX-XX) - NO RESERVE - 22-year-old George Grauert
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Else Franke’s original charcoal portrait, titled “NO RESERVE - 22-year-old George Grauert”, is a hand-signed German work from 1910–1920 in the Biedermeier style.
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Charcoal portrait depicting Georg Grauert, Berlin industrialist and manufacturer, at the age of 22. Grauert established a machinery factory in Berlin in 1876, relocating it to Stralau in 1889, where it became part of the district's emerging industrial landscape. Executed late 19th century, depicting the sitter in elegant formal attire.
⦿ Signed lower right: Elsa Franke, with Kurrentschrift annotations on the back
⦿ Estimated Period: around 1900
⦿ Dimensions (approx.): 48 x 37 cm (artwork) 58 x 47 cm (incl. frame/total).
⦿ Condition: Exhibits an authentic patina of age (see pictures). Slight deformations.
⦿ Please note: Frame and protection glass included gratis; comes as a gift and should be treated as such.
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– Dispatched from Germany, or local (free coffee:)) pick-up available. Please ensure your shipping details are complete and accurate to help avoid delays.
⦿ Please consider reusing or recycling the packaging. Thank you!
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NO RESERVE ✦ BEST-RATED ✦ Discover more beautiful paintings in my other listings!
Charcoal portrait depicting Georg Grauert, Berlin industrialist and manufacturer, at the age of 22. Grauert established a machinery factory in Berlin in 1876, relocating it to Stralau in 1889, where it became part of the district's emerging industrial landscape. Executed late 19th century, depicting the sitter in elegant formal attire.
⦿ Signed lower right: Elsa Franke, with Kurrentschrift annotations on the back
⦿ Estimated Period: around 1900
⦿ Dimensions (approx.): 48 x 37 cm (artwork) 58 x 47 cm (incl. frame/total).
⦿ Condition: Exhibits an authentic patina of age (see pictures). Slight deformations.
⦿ Please note: Frame and protection glass included gratis; comes as a gift and should be treated as such.
⦿ Shipping: Fast dispatch ✓ Tracked ✓ Insured ✓ Eco-friendly ✓
– Dispatched from Germany, or local (free coffee:)) pick-up available. Please ensure your shipping details are complete and accurate to help avoid delays.
⦿ Please consider reusing or recycling the packaging. Thank you!
Seller's Story
Best-rated seller. Ships from Germany.
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Edition
Original
Artist
Else Franke (XIX-XX)
Title of artwork
NO RESERVE - 22-year-old George Grauert
Technique
Charcoal
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Fair condition
Height
37 cm
Width
20.8 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Style
Biedermeier
Period
1910-1920
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