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Franz von Stuck
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Franz Von Stuck
- Nautilus Cup
- stamped: 9 to the underside
- silverplated alloy
Exhibited
Lennik, Belgium, Gaasbeek Castle, Divine Decadence, 2016
Literature
Abattoir Fermé, Divine Decadence, exh. cat. Gaasbeek Castle, Lennik, 2016, pp. 96-97
Condition
Overall the condition is very good, with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There is some whitish residue, probably from silver polish, in the crevices throughout. The arrows in the quiver have been reattached and are possibly replaced. There is some minor oxidation in areas, including to Cupid's back.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Von Ostini records that the Nautilus was one of the first sculptural works created by Stuck, pre-dating the Glaspalast exhibition in Munich in 1892 (when he displayed the famous Athlet) and finding its origins in two illustrations that Stuck designed in the 1880s: firstly a drawing for the Allegorien und Embleme portfolio published by Gerlach & Schenk, Vienna 1882/84, vol. 2, no. 82; and secondly for a calendar illustration for the month of October published in the Fliegende Blatter, 1889, no. 2306.
Stuck himself owned a bronze version of the present model which mounted a real nautilus shell and appears as a prop in some of his paintings. It stood on his living-room cabinet until 1909 (see Bierbaum, op. cit., p. 79). The Villa Stuck museum owns a similar version to the present example (inv.no. P941-1). The present, very attractive version was executed by WMF, Geislingen.
RELATED LITERATURE
O. J. Bierbaum, Franz Stuck, Munich, 1893, p. 79; F. von Ostini, 'Franz Stuck' in Nord Und Süd 19, vol. 73, Munich, 1895, p. 322; J. Birnie Danzker, Franz von Stuck: Die Sammlung des Museums Villa Stuck, Munich, 1997, p. 165, no. 53
Stuck himself owned a bronze version of the present model which mounted a real nautilus shell and appears as a prop in some of his paintings. It stood on his living-room cabinet until 1909 (see Bierbaum, op. cit., p. 79). The Villa Stuck museum owns a similar version to the present example (inv.no. P941-1). The present, very attractive version was executed by WMF, Geislingen.
RELATED LITERATURE
O. J. Bierbaum, Franz Stuck, Munich, 1893, p. 79; F. von Ostini, 'Franz Stuck' in Nord Und Süd 19, vol. 73, Munich, 1895, p. 322; J. Birnie Danzker, Franz von Stuck: Die Sammlung des Museums Villa Stuck, Munich, 1997, p. 165, no. 53