19th-Century German School, Maid Secretly Drinking Champers

19th-Century German School, Maid Secretly Drinking ChampersThis 19th century German oil painting depicts a young maid surreptitiously supping champers after clearing away her ladys meal. Head tilted back, shes making the most of every drop. It makes you wonder how often this kind of thing went on within the palatial homes of the landed gentry. I think we can all agree that wed do exactly the same thing in her situation. The painting is signed illegibly, inscribed Munich, and housed within a good period frame.

scratches and age-related wear

1908Condition: Overall very presentable

This early 20th-century portrait of a woman reading by Julius Paulsen combines a quiet moment of focus with an abundance of textured colour

Note how your eye is drawn towards the bottom left-hand corner and then across the composition

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 23½” x 19½” / 60cm x 50cmYear of creation: 1933Provenance: BelgiumCondition: Good condition overall

Quite a marriage

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scuffs and abrasions

damask and chiffon - often embroidered with ornate patterns and topped off with eye-catching headwear

529 achieved for ‘Roses