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Circle of Georg Stäber
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Saint Stephanus;A bishop with a model of church, possibly Saint Wolfgang, archbishop of Salzburg
- a pair, both tempera on panel
- each: 101 by 40 cm.
Literature
H. Tietze, 'Die Kunstsammlungen der Stadt Salzburg', Österreichische Kunsttopographie, vol, XVI, Vienna 1919, p. 14 no. 8, reproduced p. 13, fig. 21.
Condition
Both paintings are a bit darker in tone and have less contrast than the catalogue illustration suggests.
Both paintings are on panel which has been cradled and consists of two planks, joined vertically. The joins are hardly visible to the front. The paint surface has a tendency towards flaking in both paintings and several small paint losses are visible. Retouchings are visible to the naked eye in the white clothing. The paint surface is under a layer of surface dirt and under a discoloured varnish.
Inspection under UV-light confirms the aforesaid and reveals retouchings throughout, but especially in the red dress of Saint Stephanus and smaller spots in his face; retouchings become apparent in the Bishop's dress and model of church and throughout the background area.
Offered in two painted, modern square frames, in fair condition. (JD)
"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
In the past Dr. Hans Tietze has attributed these panels to an artist who worked in the immediate circle of Georg Stäber (see Literature). Ludwig Meyer has endorsed this attribution and has tentatively suggested that it could possibly be the earliest known, authentic work by this master who worked in Salzburg as from the late 15th Century.
We are grateful to Ludwig Meyer of the Archiv für Kunstgeschichte, Munich, for endorsing the attribution.