Gustav Rienäcker (1861-1935) - Flatfooted thief

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Flatfooted thief, an oil on board by Gustav Rienäcker (1861–1935) from Germany, framed in an antique gold-plated frame; hand signed, 69 × 88 cm framed (56.5 × 76 cm unframed), in good condition.

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Lovely and humorfully genre work with a dachshund was executed by good listed Munich painter and art professor Gustav Rienäcker (1861 Blankenburg - 1935 Munich). The artist studied at the Art Academy in Duesseldorf, then Artesis Hogeschool Antwerpen and at the Academie royale des Beaux-Arts de Bruxelles. In the end of 19th century Reinäcker settled in Munich, where he recieved acknowledge as portrait painter, worked as Professor of the Art Academy and teached painting for many futured famous painters.He was court portrait painter, executed portraits of German nobility (incl. Luise Victoria of Prussia and ernst August, Herzof von Braunschweig and Luneburg), also landscape sketches, still lifes and dog paintings. He exhibited many times in the Glaspalast, Munich (1904-1911 and 1929). several his works are in the official state collections and museums.

Literature: E. Benezit " Dictionary of painters, sculptors, decorators and etchers"(in French), Paris, 1999. "General Artist´s Lexicon " by Thieme/Becker, Leipzig, 1999; Bellier-Auvray, Dict.gen.

Inscription: signed lower right, on the back of board - remainder of a exhibition label with i ventory number.

Technique: oil on board. Antique gold-plated frame .

Measurements: unframed w 22 1/4" x h 29 7/8" (56,5 x 76 cm), framed w 27 1/8" x h 34 2/3" (69 x 88 cm).

Condition: in good condition.

Seller's Story

Fine Art Gallery "ALTE KUNST", the member of CINOA (International Confederation of Art and Antique Dealers Associations), associated member of Sotheby's. Alte Kunst specializes in buying and selling East and West European Art from the 17th to the middle of 20th centuries by international and local known artists. We have long years of experience selling artworks to major public museums and international private collectors. With a large private client base and bright specialization we offer a warm and correct environment for you to buy and sell fine art in our gallery in the heart of old Vienna
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Lovely and humorfully genre work with a dachshund was executed by good listed Munich painter and art professor Gustav Rienäcker (1861 Blankenburg - 1935 Munich). The artist studied at the Art Academy in Duesseldorf, then Artesis Hogeschool Antwerpen and at the Academie royale des Beaux-Arts de Bruxelles. In the end of 19th century Reinäcker settled in Munich, where he recieved acknowledge as portrait painter, worked as Professor of the Art Academy and teached painting for many futured famous painters.He was court portrait painter, executed portraits of German nobility (incl. Luise Victoria of Prussia and ernst August, Herzof von Braunschweig and Luneburg), also landscape sketches, still lifes and dog paintings. He exhibited many times in the Glaspalast, Munich (1904-1911 and 1929). several his works are in the official state collections and museums.

Literature: E. Benezit " Dictionary of painters, sculptors, decorators and etchers"(in French), Paris, 1999. "General Artist´s Lexicon " by Thieme/Becker, Leipzig, 1999; Bellier-Auvray, Dict.gen.

Inscription: signed lower right, on the back of board - remainder of a exhibition label with i ventory number.

Technique: oil on board. Antique gold-plated frame .

Measurements: unframed w 22 1/4" x h 29 7/8" (56,5 x 76 cm), framed w 27 1/8" x h 34 2/3" (69 x 88 cm).

Condition: in good condition.

Seller's Story

Fine Art Gallery "ALTE KUNST", the member of CINOA (International Confederation of Art and Antique Dealers Associations), associated member of Sotheby's. Alte Kunst specializes in buying and selling East and West European Art from the 17th to the middle of 20th centuries by international and local known artists. We have long years of experience selling artworks to major public museums and international private collectors. With a large private client base and bright specialization we offer a warm and correct environment for you to buy and sell fine art in our gallery in the heart of old Vienna
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Details

Artist
Gustav Rienäcker (1861-1935)
Sold with frame
Yes
Title of artwork
Flatfooted thief
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition
Height
88 cm
Width
69 cm
Weight
4 kg
AustriaVerified
388
Objects sold
94.12%
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