Featured in this lot is a Franziska Redelsheimer Etching Lithograph, "Ein Christmarkt Zu Frankfurt Main", circa 1892-1903. Franziska Redelsheimer (1873-1913) worked as an etcher in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. She completed her training in Frankfurt am Main from 1895 to 1902 at the Städel Art Institute in the etching class of B. Mannfeld. She took part in the annual exhibitions of Frankfurt artists at the Frankfurter Kunstverein. Her preferred subject was city and landscape vedute, especially of Frankfurt and the surrounding area. The Frankfurt Christmas Market is indeed no ordinary event. Its history has been traced back to 1393, when first reference thereof was made in official documentation. Open during the period of Advent, the market was traditionally accompanied by the performance of ecclesiastical mystery plays, which were also held on the Römerberg. Back in the day, the Frankfurt Christmas Market was purely a Frankfurt affair. Outsiders were not particularly welcome, and thus, the market took on a genuine Frankfurt quality. Local artisans proffered only the finest handicrafts, toys, sweets and other Christmas presents. For many years, the most popular toys on sale were wooden waggons and soft toys. Later, these were joined by the wooden hobbyhorse and rocking horse. In the late 19th century, it was common practice for Frankfurt parents to buy toys at the Christmas market and nowhere else. This etching lithograph depicts a quieter, wintry scene at the market, in contrast to todays over 3 million annual visitors. Etched during a period in Germany's history that was characterised by modernism and traditionalism. This piece is in very nice condition, the plaster wood frame exhibits chipping on its edges. Visible art measures 11.5"W x 22"L, frame 18.25"W x 29.5"L x .5"D, weight 6lb, 4oz.