Ludwig Gies ( 1887 - 1966 ) was a German painter. Ludwig Gies s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1165.68 USD for Löwenkopf. Um 1962. in 2006 to 2952.25 USD for Lesende, um 1919 in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.