This old master still life painting was earlier in the etate of Count Stahremberg painting collection (see orig.label on the stretcher) and was executed in the first half / midle of 18th century very close to the style of famous German baroque painter Franz Werner von Tamm ( 1658-1724), who travelled and worked in Italy and Vienna as court painter.

Literature: H.Fuchs Dictionary "Die Osterreichischen Maler", Vienna, 1975, Thieme/Becker "General Arists Lexicon" (in German), Leipzig, 1999.

Inscription: unsignedl, on the back of the stretcher: old label in German."Gräfisch Starhembergische Gemäldesammlung, SchlossEferding, Kirchenplatz..".

Technique: oil on canvas, Gallery frame of later period.

Measurements: unframed w 24 3/4 " x h 18 1/8 " (63 x 46 cm), framed w 29 3/4 " x 22 7/8 " (75 x 58 cm).

Condition: Original condition, antique relining of the canvas.