Rienäcker Gustav Vanitas Oil Painting - German Nature Morte Still Life Oil on Canvas - Antique Skull Candle Wine Foliage Book Framed Artwork

Stunning oil painting by German artist Gustav Rienäcker (1861–1935), showcasing elegant Vanitas symbolism. The composition includes a skull on a stand, candle holder, wine glass, decanter, foliage, and an open book, all arranged on a table draped in deep burgundy fabric. Signed at the lower right, with a German Art Exposition stamp on the back.

Rienäcker, who studied in Düsseldorf, Antwerp, and Brussels and later served as a court portraitist and professor at the Munich Art Academy, was celebrated for his refined portraits and still lifes. A captivating piece with beautiful detail and rich atmosphere—perfect for collectors of antique art and symbolic still-life paintings.

NO FRAME H 23.65"/60 cm x W 18.10"/46 cm

Height 27.75" (70.5 cm)

Width 22.45" (57 cm)

Depth 1.55" (4 cm)

Weight 5.10 lb (2.30 kg)

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This item can be viewed in our gallery: Antiques van Elsen - Bruges, Belgium.