19TH CENTURY GERMAN AUGUST SEIGERT (1820-1883), GIRL READING LETTER

Girl Reading a Letter in Private as Younger Brother Looks On

Artist: August Siegert (German, 1820-1883)

Dimensions: 23″ × 21″

Origin: Germany

Frame: Period frame (missing parts of composite)

Provenance: Coolings Gallery label, 92 Bond Street London; old label on verso

About the Artist

August Siegert is known for narrative paintings, particularly scenes featuring children. An extremely popular Düsseldorf artist, Siegert began his career as a painter of history, but finding his talents more in touch with life around him, he turned to portraits and genre studies. His works capture intimate domestic moments with sensitivity and technical skill.

Siegert's paintings have achieved strong auction results, with records reaching $37,000, reflecting the enduring appeal of his charming genre scenes.