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Otto Morach
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 CHF
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Description
- Otto Morach
- Das Bild vom gotischen Dom
- Unten rechts signiert
- Öl auf Leinwand
- 110.5 x 80.5 cm
Der aus katholischem Hause stammende Solothurner Künstler Otto Morach zählt mit Gustave Buchet und Alice Bailly zu den Hauptvertretern des Schweizer Kubismus. Morach setzte sich während seines knapp zweijährigen Pariser Aufenthaltes, ab 1910, mit den Stilmitteln der damaligen Pariser Avantgardekünstler intensiv auseinander. Zudem war er von den Motiven fasziniert, die ihm die Grossstadt Paris bot. Er liebte es, in den abgelegenen Alleen der französischen Metropole spazieren zu gehen. In seiner Kunst verarbeitete er die für ihn ungewohnten und neuen Eindrücke. So malte er in der „Tunnelperspektive“ die alten baumgestandenen Alleen in dem er die Baumkronen mit ihren gewaltigen Stämmen zu einfachen Pfeilern reduzierte. Mittels der Architektonisierung der organischen Formen in der Kunst illustrierte Morach die seit dem 17. Jahrhundert beliebte Verbindung zwischen Baumallee und gotischem Kirchenraum. Mittels der Überzeichnung der architektonischen Formen gelang es Morach in diesem grossformatigen Hauptwerk seine Botschaft und sein Gedankengut in besonders eindrücklicher Weise und aufs Schönste zur Geltung zu bringen – die Dynamisierung des Raumes durch die Reduktion der Bildelemente.
Solothurn-born artist Otto Morach, raised in a catholic household, is among the most important representatives of Swiss Cubism, together with Gustave Buchet and Alice Bailly. During his almost two-year stay in Paris from 1910 onwards, Morach explored the stylistic elements of the Parisian avant-garde of the time. He was also fascinated by the motifs of the city of Paris. He loved to walk in the outlying boulevards of the French capital. It was through art that he processed the impressions that were unfamiliar and new to him. He painted in the "tunnel perspective", reducing the tall trees along the avenues to simple arrows. By applying an architectural style to these organic forms, Morach illustrated the connection between tree-lined avenues and the gothic church which was popularized in the 17th century. In this large-format work, Morach succeeds in conveying his message and his ideas in a particularly impressive and beautiful way by exaggerating architectural forms – thereby dynamically transforming the space by reducing the pictorial elements.
Solothurn-born artist Otto Morach, raised in a catholic household, is among the most important representatives of Swiss Cubism, together with Gustave Buchet and Alice Bailly. During his almost two-year stay in Paris from 1910 onwards, Morach explored the stylistic elements of the Parisian avant-garde of the time. He was also fascinated by the motifs of the city of Paris. He loved to walk in the outlying boulevards of the French capital. It was through art that he processed the impressions that were unfamiliar and new to him. He painted in the "tunnel perspective", reducing the tall trees along the avenues to simple arrows. By applying an architectural style to these organic forms, Morach illustrated the connection between tree-lined avenues and the gothic church which was popularized in the 17th century. In this large-format work, Morach succeeds in conveying his message and his ideas in a particularly impressive and beautiful way by exaggerating architectural forms – thereby dynamically transforming the space by reducing the pictorial elements.
Provenance
Galerie Bernard, Solothurn
Hugo Gygax, Biberist
Galerie Pels-Leusden, Zürich
Privatsammlung, Schweiz
Hugo Gygax, Biberist
Galerie Pels-Leusden, Zürich
Privatsammlung, Schweiz
Exhibited
Bern, Kunsthalle, Ausstellung, 1925, Nr. 86
Zürich, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Otto Morach: Dekorative Malereien, Textilien und Glasgemälde, 1925-1926
New York, Grand Central Galleries, Multi-National, 1927
Zürich, Kunsthaus, Ausstellung, 1928, Nr. 157
Zürich, Kunsthaus, Zürcher Maler, 1947, Nr. 228 (Gotischer Dom, 1920/30)
Solothurn, Berufsschulhaus, Otto Morach, Nr. 3
Zürich, Helmhaus, Otto Morach. Gemälde - Retrospektive Ausstellung. Otto Münch. Skulpturen - Gedächtnisausstellung, 1966, Nr. 16 (Im Dom)
Solothurn, Galerie Bernard, Otto Morach, 1967, Nr. 15
Thun, Kunstsammlung der Stadt, Arnold Brügger, Otto Morach. Die frühen Werke, 1971, Nr. 128 (Im Dom)
Olten, Kunstmuseum, Otto Morach zum 85. Geburtstag, 1972, Nr. 29 (Im Dom)
Trubschachen, Vielfältige Schweiz. Historisches und Gegenwärtiges. 6. Gemäldeausstellung Trubschachen, 1974, Nr. 136 (Im Dom)
Winterthur, Kunstmuseum, Expressionismus in der Schweiz 1905-1930, 1975, Nr. 243 (Im Dom)
Zürich, Kunstgewerbemuseum, Otto Morach: Dekorative Malereien, Textilien und Glasgemälde, 1925-1926
New York, Grand Central Galleries, Multi-National, 1927
Zürich, Kunsthaus, Ausstellung, 1928, Nr. 157
Zürich, Kunsthaus, Zürcher Maler, 1947, Nr. 228 (Gotischer Dom, 1920/30)
Solothurn, Berufsschulhaus, Otto Morach, Nr. 3
Zürich, Helmhaus, Otto Morach. Gemälde - Retrospektive Ausstellung. Otto Münch. Skulpturen - Gedächtnisausstellung, 1966, Nr. 16 (Im Dom)
Solothurn, Galerie Bernard, Otto Morach, 1967, Nr. 15
Thun, Kunstsammlung der Stadt, Arnold Brügger, Otto Morach. Die frühen Werke, 1971, Nr. 128 (Im Dom)
Olten, Kunstmuseum, Otto Morach zum 85. Geburtstag, 1972, Nr. 29 (Im Dom)
Trubschachen, Vielfältige Schweiz. Historisches und Gegenwärtiges. 6. Gemäldeausstellung Trubschachen, 1974, Nr. 136 (Im Dom)
Winterthur, Kunstmuseum, Expressionismus in der Schweiz 1905-1930, 1975, Nr. 243 (Im Dom)
Literature
Walter Hugelshofer, "Zu den Gemälden von Otto Morach", in: Werk, Zürich 1927, S. 198
Forbes Watson, "The Multi-National", in: The Arts, New York, 1927, S. 198 und S. 199, abgebildet
Walter Ingold, "Begegnung mit Otto Morach", in: Schreibmappe der Genossenschaftsdruckerei Olten, Olten 1929, S. 5
Marie-Louise Schaller, Otto Morach (1887-1973), Werkkatalog, Zürich 1983, S. 172, Nr. 175, abgebildet
Forbes Watson, "The Multi-National", in: The Arts, New York, 1927, S. 198 und S. 199, abgebildet
Walter Ingold, "Begegnung mit Otto Morach", in: Schreibmappe der Genossenschaftsdruckerei Olten, Olten 1929, S. 5
Marie-Louise Schaller, Otto Morach (1887-1973), Werkkatalog, Zürich 1983, S. 172, Nr. 175, abgebildet
Condition
Not relined.
Paint abrasion along the edges. Canvas slightly buckling. Scattered minor paint losses in the windows of the church, which have been repaired. Craquelure to the upper left corner and to the center of the composition.
Under UV-light visible retouching along the upper edge, minor one lower left and right corner. Two minor retouching on the right side of the window. Scattered retouching in the roof.
Otherwise in good condition.
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"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
Gemalt 1918/19.