Sale: 518 / Art of the 19th Century, June 17. 2021 in Munich Lot 67

 

67
Franz von Stuck
Eros mit Tamburin, Um 1920.
Oil on panel
Estimate:
€ 40,000 / $ 42,800
Sold:
€ 55,000 / $ 58,850

(incl. surcharge)
Eros mit Tamburin. Um 1920.
Oil on panel.
Voss 529. Signed in lower right. Verso of panel with stamp of 'Gebrüder Oberndorfer', cabinet makers, Munich. 82 x 71 cm (32.2 x 27.9 in).
In an original Hans Irlbacher frame, Munich (with the label).
• Referencing the putto figure, which was of great significance in the early days of Stuck's career when he was active as illustrator.
• Stuck merges art-historic tradition and mythology as well as his portraitist skills in this updated version of the role portrait.
• Particularly bright and airy work for Stuck's late creative period
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PROVENANCE: Galerie Ritthaler, Hamburg.
Private collection (acquired from aforemtnioned in 2009).




67
Franz von Stuck
Eros mit Tamburin, Um 1920.
Oil on panel
Estimate:
€ 40,000 / $ 42,800
Sold:
€ 55,000 / $ 58,850

(incl. surcharge)