Antique Bavarian Tyrolean Man Oil Painting Signed W. Roessler Mchn – Ornate Gold Frame – Weiss Galleries NY Provenance

Description Overview:

Up for sale is a classic antique German/Bavarian character portrait depicting a Tyrolean gentleman wearing a traditional Alpine hat with a feather, a green vest, and a red scarf. Painted by well-known Munich artist Walter Roessler (1893–1960). 

The upper right corner features the artist's handwritten signature and inscription: "W. Roessler Mchn." (Mchn. being the standard abbreviation for München / Munich). A matching brass nameplate is also attached to the lower inner frame. 

Provenance & Framing:

Housed in its original ornate baroque-style gold-gilt carved frame. 

Features vintage gallery provenance on the rear dust cover: stamped "Weiss Galleries, 943 Third Avenue, New York 22, N.Y.". 

Includes handwritten inventory mark "marret" on the back paper cover. 

Dimensions:

• ​Frame: 16 3/4" x 14 3/4" (42.5 cm x 37.5 cm)

• ​Sight / Painting: 9" x 11" (23 cm x 28 cm)

Condition Report:

Painting: Fine detail and rich colors. There is a visible light surface scratch across the lower face/neck area. 

Frame: Average antique condition with expected light finish rubbing, minor loss to gilding, and patina consistent with age. Structural frame condition is good. 

Please inspect all high-resolution pictures for exact condition detail.