Lot No. 716


Franz von Bayros (Zagreb 1866 - 1924 Vienna)


Set of Six Etchings, a collection of gallant and erotic fantasies, 34 x 24.5 cm (ML)

An attached album contains eighteen 34x24.5 cm heliotype reproductions:

1. Das Füsschen
2. Die Liebesschaukel
3. Die Dienerin
4. In Amors Rosenketten
5. Erinnerung
6. Der Wunsch
7. Der Dornenweg
8. Weihrauch
9. Rasenspiele
10. Sterngucker
11. Die Schwarze Dame
12. Das Erwachten
13. Schäferspiele
14. Die Fackel
15. Freundinnen
16. Der Alchhemist
17. Die Opferschale
18. Ein Rätsel

Condition: Prints are in excellent condition

Franz von Bayros (1866 -1924), also known as Marquis de Bayros was the Austrian graphic, illustrator and painter Fin de siècle. He also published his works under the pseudonym Choisy Le Conin. Bayros is often compared with Aubrey Beardsley and Félicien Rops. Unlike them Bayros was often forced to succumb his talents to market conditions. His illustrations of classics of erotic literature are characterised by composition, delicate play with ornament and delight in the prevailing ambiance.

25.11.2017 - 14:00

Realized price: **
CZK 16,000.-
Estimate:
CZK 8,000.-
Starting bid:
CZK 5,000.-

Franz von Bayros (Zagreb 1866 - 1924 Vienna)


Set of Six Etchings, a collection of gallant and erotic fantasies, 34 x 24.5 cm (ML)

An attached album contains eighteen 34x24.5 cm heliotype reproductions:

1. Das Füsschen
2. Die Liebesschaukel
3. Die Dienerin
4. In Amors Rosenketten
5. Erinnerung
6. Der Wunsch
7. Der Dornenweg
8. Weihrauch
9. Rasenspiele
10. Sterngucker
11. Die Schwarze Dame
12. Das Erwachten
13. Schäferspiele
14. Die Fackel
15. Freundinnen
16. Der Alchhemist
17. Die Opferschale
18. Ein Rätsel

Condition: Prints are in excellent condition

Franz von Bayros (1866 -1924), also known as Marquis de Bayros was the Austrian graphic, illustrator and painter Fin de siècle. He also published his works under the pseudonym Choisy Le Conin. Bayros is often compared with Aubrey Beardsley and Félicien Rops. Unlike them Bayros was often forced to succumb his talents to market conditions. His illustrations of classics of erotic literature are characterised by composition, delicate play with ornament and delight in the prevailing ambiance.


Auction: Art and Antiques
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 25.11.2017 - 14:00
Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Štěpánská 40
Exhibition: 18.11. - 25.11.2017


** Purchase price excl. buyer's premium and VAT

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