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b. 1820 - d. 1873

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    • GODFREY NICHOLAS FRANKENSTEIN (1820-1873) "NIAGARA FALLS".
      Mar. 07, 2024

      GODFREY NICHOLAS FRANKENSTEIN (1820-1873) "NIAGARA FALLS".

      Est: $8,000 - $16,000

      GODFREY NICHOLAS FRANKENSTEIN (1820-1873) "NIAGARA FALLS". American (Ohio) or European (Germany), mid 19th Century. Oil on canvas in a later frame. Exceptionally large view of both the American and Horseshoe Falls. Lined. 45"h. 34"w. (sight). Frame, 51"h. 40"w.

      Amelia Jeffers
    • Interesting Mount Auburn, Cincinnati Painting, Godfrey Frankenstein
      Feb. 22, 2023

      Interesting Mount Auburn, Cincinnati Painting, Godfrey Frankenstein

      Est: $200 - $400

      Godfrey Nicholas Frankenstein (American/Ohio, 1820-1873). An oil on tin of a large home with front porch. Frankenstein was a bit of a wanderer and began as a sign painter at a young age. His views of Niagara Falls became well known in the 1850s (there is one large example at the Twin Towers retirement home in Cincinnati). This subject appears to be a home in Mt. Auburn belonging to Elijah Slack, who was an early subdivider of the area, according to the note on verso. Unsigned. 5" x 7" (framed).

      Caza Sikes
    • 2 Views Pittsburg circa 1845 after Frankenstein and Wall
      Oct. 09, 2021

      2 Views Pittsburg circa 1845 after Frankenstein and Wall

      Est: $200 - $400

      Frankenstein, after Godfrey Nicolas (German/American 1820-1873), Pittsburg (Pittsburgh), 1847, (after a painitng by W.C. Wall), steel engraving from Graham's Magazine in 1847 a second slightly different version with later hand coloring, published and engraved by Albert W. Graham (American, active 1832-1880), 5.25 x 6.6 inches and slightly smaller, both framed measuring 10 x 11.5 inches.

      Concept Art Gallery
    • Rare Italian School Work by Godfrey Frankenstein (German, 1820-1873), Ohio Pioneer Artist
      Jun. 10, 2020

      Rare Italian School Work by Godfrey Frankenstein (German, 1820-1873), Ohio Pioneer Artist

      Est: $300 - $500

      Watercolor on paper, initialed G.F. to l.r., and housed in a frame with canvas liner; 3.75" x 6" (sight), 11.5" x 13.5" (framed). Frankenstein (American/Ohio, 1820-1873), while little known today, was an extraordinary figure in 19th century Ohio. Initially carving out his living as a sign painter, Frankenstein was an inventory, commission painter, and landscapist. He notably produced a massive, multi-panel view of Niagara Falls, which is lost today but was met with great fanfare.

      Caza Sikes
    • Godfrey Nicholas Frankenstein American, 1820-1873 Gothic House in Summer Landscape, 1851
      Oct. 16, 2013

      Godfrey Nicholas Frankenstein American, 1820-1873 Gothic House in Summer Landscape, 1851

      Est: $7,000 - $9,000

      Godfrey Nicholas Frankenstein American, 1820-1873 Gothic House in Summer Landscape, 1851 Signed G. N. FRANKENSTEIN (lc) in the grass Oil on canvas 36 1/8 x 46 1/8 inches Provenance: Closson Galleries, Cincinnati, OH, 1970s C 

      DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
    • Godfrey Nicholas Frankenstein (American,
      Sep. 23, 2010

      Godfrey Nicholas Frankenstein (American,

      Est: $600 - $800

      Godfrey Nicholas Frankenstein (American, 1820-1873) Niagara Falls. Oil on canvas, signed verso and dated 1852, apprx. 10-3/4 x 14-1/2, framed in a decorative gilt frame overall apprx. 18 x 22

      Aspire Auctions Fine Art & Antiques
    • Frankenstein (1820-1873) Gothic House scene
      Nov. 22, 2008

      Frankenstein (1820-1873) Gothic House scene

      Est: $10,000 - $15,000

      Godfrey Nicolas Frankenstein (1820-1873) gothic house in summer landscape Signed and dated 'G.N. Frankenstein 1851' lower middle, oil on canvas, framed. H: 35 in. W: 47 1/8 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: NOTE: Godfrey Nicolas Frankenstein was born in Darmstadt, Germany in 1820, and emigrated to Cincinnati, Ohio in 1831 with his family, all talented artists. Subsequently the family moved to Springfield, Ohio in 1849. The gothic house depicted is believed to be in NEwport, Kentucky and was owned by John D. Park (1894-1972) of Cincinnati, an attorney and developer of a large pharmeceutical firm. Godfrey and his sister Elizabeth lived in this home with Mr. Park and his family in teh early 1850s. Mr. Park named his son after Godfrey in 1852. Godfrey painted landscapes, closely and carefully studied from nature, and portraits, such as those of Abbott Lawrence, Charles Francis Adams, George Ticknor and other eminent citizens of Boston (1) He was also a sculptor, one of the best known pieces of his work is the portrait bust of Justice McLean, now in the United States district court room in Cincinnati (2). Godfrey was an affable and honourable gentleman; qualities which together with his acknowledged talent, secured for him many warm friends(3). (1) Gross, Rev. C.F. Cincinnati- The Queen City, v. 2 p. 445. (2)Greve, C.G. Centennial history of Cincinnati and representative citizens. v. 1. p. 933. (3)Howe, Henry. Historical collections of Ohio. v. 1. p. 856,857.

      Freeman's
    • Godfrey N. Frankenstein American, 1820-1873 Jenny Lind's Parlor, Clifton House, Niagara Falls, 1855
      Nov. 20, 2008

      Godfrey N. Frankenstein American, 1820-1873 Jenny Lind's Parlor, Clifton House, Niagara Falls, 1855

      Est: $700 - $900

      Godfrey N. Frankenstein American, 1820-1873 Jenny Lind's Parlor, Clifton House, Niagara Falls, 1855 Inscribed as titled, dated and signed Godfrey N. Frankenstein on the stretcher Oil on canvas 11 1/4 x 14 3/4 inches

      Doyle New York
    • Chamounix
      Sep. 26, 2007

      Chamounix

      Est: £800 - £1,200

      Godfrey Nicolas Frankenstein (1820-1873) Chamounix oil on board 12 x 16¼in. (30.5 x 41.3cm.)

      Christie's
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