German Oil Painting Portrait of a Wine Tasting Group, Dated 1897 antiques country darkening to the wood surface

darkening to the wood surface

sugar bowl

Depicting the Virgin Mary with a gentle expression

Retains original stopper

Art Deco French sterling silver writing / desk set

German Oil Painting Portrait of a Wine Tasting Group, Dated 1897 antiques country darkening to the wood surfaceLate 19th century German oil painting. A portrait depicting a group sampling wine. "Weinprobe" (Wine Tasting). Looking closely at the wine label on the bottle as well as the writing on the barrel to the left, maybe a winery in Johannisberg, perhaps Schloss Johannisberg. Excellent emphasis to detail by the skilled hand of the artist, beautifully rendered portraits of the gentleman as they raise their glasses in a toast, note the details to the glint on