Franz Xaver Wagenschön
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(Littisch 1726–1790 Vienna)
Allegory of Minerva protecting the arts,
oil on canvas, 42.5 x 61.5 cm, framed
We are grateful to Vilmos Tatrai for suggesting the attribution of the present painting on the basis of a high resolution digital photograph.
We are also grateful to Johann Kronbichler for confirming the attribution on the basis of a high resolution digital photograph.
The present composition is an allegory of Minerva (Athena) supporting the study of arts against its enemies. Wagenschön depicted the theme in 1770, which granted him official membership at the k.k. Akademie der bildenden Künste in Vienna. The present painting can therefore either be the missing admission painting for the Akademie or a fully autograph replica.
19.04.2016 - 18:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 10,000.- to EUR 15,000.-
Franz Xaver Wagenschön
(Littisch 1726–1790 Vienna)
Allegory of Minerva protecting the arts,
oil on canvas, 42.5 x 61.5 cm, framed
We are grateful to Vilmos Tatrai for suggesting the attribution of the present painting on the basis of a high resolution digital photograph.
We are also grateful to Johann Kronbichler for confirming the attribution on the basis of a high resolution digital photograph.
The present composition is an allegory of Minerva (Athena) supporting the study of arts against its enemies. Wagenschön depicted the theme in 1770, which granted him official membership at the k.k. Akademie der bildenden Künste in Vienna. The present painting can therefore either be the missing admission painting for the Akademie or a fully autograph replica.
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Auction: | Old Master Paintings |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 19.04.2016 - 18:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 09.04. - 19.04.2016 |