Lot No. 39 -


Ludwig van Beethoven,


Ludwig van Beethoven, - Glass and Porcelain

large bust, bisque porcelain, glazed base with name plate, L. v. Beethoven in gold lettering, round stepped base with wide and narrow gilt edging, height 40 cm, the reverse side with 18 FC 56, dated and inscribed Frank Christian
Vienna, Imperial Manufactory, base impressed with barred shield dated 1855 (Ru)

Lit.:
Wilhelm Mrazek, Waltraud Neuwirth, Wiener Porzellan 1718-1864, Künstler-Biographien, p. 36, Frank Christian, modeller, is mentioned as one of the best in 1863.
Ludwig van Beethoven, Bonn 17.12.1770-26.3.1827 Vienna, German composer, descended on his father’s side from a family of musicians who immigrated from Mechlin. His bust is offered in our auction today on his birthday (17 December).

Specialist: Ursula Rohringer Ursula Rohringer
+43-1-515 60-382

ursula.rohringer@dorotheum.at

17.12.2020 - 16:12

Starting bid:
EUR 3,000.-

Ludwig van Beethoven,


large bust, bisque porcelain, glazed base with name plate, L. v. Beethoven in gold lettering, round stepped base with wide and narrow gilt edging, height 40 cm, the reverse side with 18 FC 56, dated and inscribed Frank Christian
Vienna, Imperial Manufactory, base impressed with barred shield dated 1855 (Ru)

Lit.:
Wilhelm Mrazek, Waltraud Neuwirth, Wiener Porzellan 1718-1864, Künstler-Biographien, p. 36, Frank Christian, modeller, is mentioned as one of the best in 1863.
Ludwig van Beethoven, Bonn 17.12.1770-26.3.1827 Vienna, German composer, descended on his father’s side from a family of musicians who immigrated from Mechlin. His bust is offered in our auction today on his birthday (17 December).

Specialist: Ursula Rohringer Ursula Rohringer
+43-1-515 60-382

ursula.rohringer@dorotheum.at


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Auction: Glass and Porcelain
Auction type: Online auction
Date: 17.12.2020 - 16:12
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: Online

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