Antique Early 19th German Oil on Canvas of a Merchant Boy Signed Berger

Painting 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 Some items we offer have age and wear, this wear due to age may include breaks, repairs, repainting, or restoration, we try to call this damage as well as possible but please refer to the photography for a full description. We try to identify and describe our items to the best of our ability however we are not experts and our estimates of age, period or attribution should be taken as speculation and not fact.Our descriptions are solely there to assist buyers finding the items and are not an accurate description of the item in all cases. Ultimately the pictures we take serve as our description. This fine antique is offered with a fair and reasonable fixed price, I trust my descriptions and photos detail this item to justify the asking price. If you do need information I have neglected to include, make an offer, or additional photos, please don't hesitate to ask, I will do my best to comply. If you desire to have your purchases insured, I am happy to do so if you request it. If you do not instruct me to insure for you,my responsibility will end when the USPS delivers to your mail service. Good Luck! Thank you for looking!