Lot 193B
Central Europe, Austria, Rococo Period, ca. 18th century CE. Circle of Johann Peter Schwanthaler the Elder (Austrian, 1720 to 1795). Paint and gesso on wood. A dramatic, hand-carved wooden sculpture by the Circle of Johann Peter Schwanthaler the Elder, an Austrian Rococo sculptor. The piece depicts a man covering Jesus in a robe painted in lustrous pigments, such as royal blue, burgundy, and apricot. An emaciated Jesus stands in contrapposto, his solemn visage gazing downward as his companion covers his skeletal shoulders and back with the robe. The man leans to his left, looking in the same direction of the deity, his drapery rippling with vital energy. Note how the piece showcases the characteristic features of Schwanthaler's style, such as the elongated figural proportions, sharp-edged drapery folds, and the beautifully expressive, anatomically detailed hands. Size: 7.1" W x 14" H (18 cm x 35.6 cm)
Johann Peter Schwanthaler was part of a distinguished family of sculptors that produced works for religious and domestic settings throughout Bavaria, Austria, and southern Germany for more than 250 years.
Sculptures by the circle of Johann Peter Schwanthaler the Elder can be found in museums throughout the world, most notably at Cleveland Museum of Art (accession number 1961.30), Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest (accession number 2018.1), and The Ringling Museum of Art at Florida State University (accession number SN1747).
Works by the Circle of Johann Peter Schwanthaler have been listed by renowned auction houses, such as Sotheby's and Christie's, and "Saint Ann with a Child" recently hammered for $9,018 at Dorotheum auction house (lot 754 - June 24th, 2020).
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s
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#170562
- Condition: Missing lower left arm of Christ. Professional repair to back right corner and Christ's right forearm. Some light nicks, abrasions, and scratches, as well as a few minor chips to pigment. Otherwise, very nice with ample remaining pigments (applied at a later date) and rich patina. Collection label on verso of base.
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