Franz Giessel ( 1902 - 1982 ) was an Austrian painter. Franz Giessel s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 142.72 USD for A gentleman seated with a wine glass and bottle beside a window in 2004 to 1151.55 USD for Vertshusscene in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.