Bidspirit auction | John H. Ramm (1879-1948) American

John H. Ramm (1879-1948) American - John H. Ramm (1879-1948) Oil on board, signed lower left ”Ramm” and on verso ”John H. Ramm”, piece measures 8 x 10 and 10.5 x 12.5 inches w/ frame. From a San Francisco Collection. The son of German immigrants, John Henry Ramm was the son of German immigrants, and his father had been a Duke in his native land. Ramm moved to San Francisco in 1893 and worked as an apprentice to a photographer. He married Nettie Hoist in Sacramento and they lived in San Francisco. He was a close friend of painter Manuel Valencia and often accompanied him on sketching trips. Ramm was a self taught oil painter, but never exhibited or sold his paintings. He died in San Francisco on December 24, 1948. Condition: The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact the auction house before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.