English Gentleman with Greyhound
Was purchased from Leslie Hindman Auctioneers in 1990 and is in a private collection in a suburb of Chicago. Possibly…
Time
Elgin Time or Time – for the Elgin National Watch Company formerly based in Elgin, Illinois. Possibly intended to be part…
Medieval Phantasy
oil on canvas, 1930, 41.5″ x 63″ signed and dated lower right
The Rehearsal
This presentation represents much of Grell’s theatre work during the 1920’s and early 1930’s. Composed with a gasp of Rococo…
Margarethe
artists’ grandmother, whom he lived with in Hamburg from 1900-1907 Oil on Canvas 21 1/8″ x 17″
Leda and the Swan
Leda and the Swan oil on canvas; 29″ x 47″ signed lower right “Louis Grell 1937”
Sailing Vessel’s 1896
Grell was eight years three months old when he signed this original work prompting the family meeting by his parents…
Overlooking the Valley
Overlooking the Valley Pan sits on a hilltop under a beautifully detailed tree. 29″ x 25.5″ oil on canvas, signed…
The Crucifixion
The Crucifixion with modern day (1930’s) people; notice the man in blue overalls and the ladies 1930’s working class attire….
Revolt
oil on canvas, former student collection, Chicago
Ballerina
Ballerina Possibly artist Gretchen Fricke Oil on Canvas, 1917, 20″ x 24″
Gentleman and Son
Two men portrait. From former Illinois Governor Jim Thompson’s personal collection. Provenance: Governor Jim Thompson, Jim Romano Gallery, Chicago artist…