19th Century Fine German Oil Painting of a Young Street Merchant Signed Berger

Description

We are selling this very fine 19th Century German painting. This oil on canvas painting features a charming young street … more We are selling this very fine 19th Century German painting. This oil on canvas painting features a charming young street boy selling his merchandise in a market around several signs written in German. The painting is signed in the lower right and appears to be signed G. Berger and dated 18--, perhaps by Berlin artist Gottlob Berger, who unfortunately shares a name with a much later Nazi officer.

Condition: Some signs of light restoration to the painting with what appears to be a re-lining. Frame has some damages and losses and has been over painted in bronze paint.

Dimensions:
Height 28 1/4 Inches 71.8 cm
Width 26 Inches 66.1 cm
Depth 4 1/2 Inches 11.4 cm
Sight Height 14 5/8 Inches 37.2 cm
Sight Width 12 5/8 Inches 32.2 cm less