Charles H. Reinke III Oil on Canvas

Updated August 18, 2026

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Lot number8
Estimate200.00 - 300.00 USD
CategoryFine Art & Prints
AuctionAUGUST AUCTION
DateAugust 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
Auction houseBig Shanty Auction
LocationMarietta, Georgia

Original oil on canvas by American artist Charles H. Reinke III, titled “Bringing Forth the Light (Pentecost)” and dated 1979, with the title, artist, date, and subject inscribed along the upper stretcher on the reverse. The composition presents a striking symbolic diptych-like arrangement, juxtaposing a shadowed architectural arcade populated by a gathering of figures against a luminous Renaissance-inspired interior, divided by a vibrant vertical band of fiery red and orange suggestive of the Holy Spirit and the biblical event of Pentecost. Executed in a warm, earthy palette with atmospheric landscapes, classical architectural elements, and thoughtful spatial perspective, the painting conveys a contemplative spiritual narrative. Unframed. The canvas exhibits scattered scuffs, light rubbing, and minor edge wear, including small abrasions and handling marks visible along the perimeter, but remains structurally sound and displays well overall. No Frame. Measures 46" x 31".

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