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Oil on hardboard Austria, circa 1940 Ludwig Augustin (1882-1960) - Austrian painter Signed lower left, 'Ludw. Augustin' Overall dimensions, with frame: 65 x 59 cm Good condition Provenance: German private collection Fine brushwork and richness of detail of this work are typical for Ludwig Augustin The present painting is the work of the Austrian painter Ludwig Augustin, and depicts a cardinal playing chess in a castle room. It is a nostalgic representation in the style of the 'Ancient Régime', illustrating the cheerful pastime of the upper classes. The detailed painting is characterized by a fine brushwork and is a typical work of the artist. The painting is signed lower left, 'Ludw . Augustin'. It is in good condition with nice, fresh colors. It shows light framing marks. The partly gilt frame is also in good condition with only minor wear. On the back, there is a label of the art dealer H. Sagert & Co, Berlin. The overall dimensions, with frame, are 65 x 59 cm. The unframed measurements are 38 x 44.5 cm. Ludwig Augustin (1882-1960) Born in Vienna, Ludwig Augustin mainly painted still lifes, with which he became known at auctions at the Dorotheum in the 1920s. His artistic training is not documented. In addition to still lifes, Augustin painted genre scenes and historicized paintings related to the Rococo period and the Orient.