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Leopold Forstner, 1878-1936
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- 'Minerva', Mosaic Panel
- abalone, glass and ceramic mosaic, some elements with gold leaf, patinated metal, in original cream lacquered gesso frame
- overall dimension: 51.5cm., 20 1/4 in. square; sight area: 39.5cm., 15 1/2 in. square
- Executed circa 1903.
Provenance
Possibly given by Gustav Klimt to Koloman Moser's house at Hohen Warte
Christie's, London, 8 November 1984, lot 262
Christie's, London, 8 November 1984, lot 262
Literature
Die Kunst, September, 1908, p.521
Wilhem Mrazek, Leopold Forstner, Ein Maler und Material-Künstler des Wiener Jugendstils, Vienna, 1981, p. 38 for the same theme in Pallas Athene circa 1908 and on an ornamental stained glass window above the entrance door to Otto Wagner's villa in Vienna circa 1912-1913
Wilhem Mrazek, Leopold Forstner, Ein Maler und Material-Künstler des Wiener Jugendstils, Vienna, 1981, p. 38 for the same theme in Pallas Athene circa 1908 and on an ornamental stained glass window above the entrance door to Otto Wagner's villa in Vienna circa 1912-1913
Condition
Good overall condition.
The original frame with some opening and cracks at joints and general crackling. Mosaic in overall very good condition with a small hairline break in the glass in the lower right corner and a small horizontal crack in the neck of the figure. Some discoloration to helmet. The back with original inset hanging fixings and newly screwed in alternative fixing. Piece has not been examined out of frame for the purpose of this condition report.
"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
The theme for this panel is a variant of Gustav Klimt's 1898 work 'Pallas Athene' and was revisited by Forstner in a larger mosaic panel for his own workshop, Mosaik-Werkstätte, Vienna, which he opened in 1908.
This lot is believed to have been presented by Klimt to Koloman Moser for his housewarming at Hohen Warte, Moser's house which was designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1903.