Null Rau, Emil (1858 Dresden - 1937 Munich), "Winter in Niederbayern", oil on ca…
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Rau, Emil (1858 Dresden - 1937 Munich), "Winter in Niederbayern", oil on canvas, relined, signed lower left, on the reverse "Emil Rau München" and titled, 32.5 x 49.5 cm, damaged frame, 38 x 54.5 cm, 4261 - 0004

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Rau, Emil (1858 Dresden - 1937 Munich), "Winter in Niederbayern", oil on canvas, relined, signed lower left, on the reverse "Emil Rau München" and titled, 32.5 x 49.5 cm, damaged frame, 38 x 54.5 cm, 4261 - 0004

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