Young couple discovered missing paintings by the Thuringian fairies

Von WOM

In the small town of Steinhaus, Romana and Roman Burgstaller discovered an unexpected art treasure that was missing until recently. The newly married couple renovated the parental farm in the third generation and decided to clear out the attic. During this work, they came across a faded painting that Romana immediately caught the eye. She remembers: "I never thought that something valuable was hidden."

The discovery immediately became a topic of conversation in the house. The picture that left a dark but fascinating impression was signed and internet research followed. The dissolution came quickly: it was a work by the renowned German landscape painter Willi Schramm, who died in 1974. The presentation shows the fairy grotto of Saalfeld, a remarkable attraction in Thuringia, which is known for their beauty. So far, the original was considered lost, while only reproduced postcards were available.

The value of the image and its origin

How the picture came into the possession of the Burgstallers remains unclear. The couple now wants to take the next step and plan to sell the painting. "We brought it to the Dorotheum in Vienna on Monday," explains Roman Burgstaller. An estimate suggests that the picture could have been taken around 1933. The city museum in Saalfeld has already expressed interest and would like to present the painting as a main attraction in their exhibition rooms, but is still looking for financial support for the purchase.

The couple is surprised and pleased with the unexpected find. "It is really exciting and interesting for me to have found something that one thought it no longer existed," says Roman. If the general expectations regarding the value of the artwork are true, the sale could provide the couple additional capital for the renovation of their farm.

The action that unfolds here shows how valuable it can be to take a look behind the scenes in your own four walls. Such unexpected finds can change a person's lives, and for the young couple it not only brings with it a financial profit, but also a fascinating story. The background of the painting and the connection to an important artist story make this find something very special.

In a world in which art is often lost or can no longer be found, we can all enjoy the idea that a hidden masterpiece could wait for his big appearance somewhere.

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