Schmitt, Oscar (1825 – 1871). Wine Cellar (1860s)

Oscar Schmitt’s “Wine Cellar (1860s)” is a captivating oil on wood masterpiece that portrays a moment frozen in time from the 19th century. Measuring 46 x 38, the piece dives deep into the allure of wine cellars of the era, a theme magnified by the widespread influence of the legend of Faust. The authenticity of the artwork is further corroborated by the signature on its reverse, bearing the name and lifespan of the renowned German genre painter, Oscar Schmitt (1825 – 1871).