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Various Artists including Theodor Pixis (1831 - 1907) and Moritz von Schwind (1804 - 1871)
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Various Artists including Theodor Pixis (1831 - 1907) and Moritz von Schwind (1804 - 1871)
- Four 19th Century Wagnerian Drawings
- (i, ii) with the Theodor Pixis Estate stamp on the reverse
- (i, ii, iii) pencil on paper (iv) pencil and ink on paper
- smallest: 15.5 by 12cm., 6 by 4¾in.; biggest: 23.5 by 28cm., 9 by 11in. (4)
WOTAN PREDICTING THE FUTURE TO SIEGFRIED
Signed l.r.: ERoeber
Pencil, pen and ink, arched top
8¾in by 9¼in; 22cm by 23cm
PROVENANCE
Sale, Sotheby's, London, 1978
German School, circa 1900
DIE HALLE
A stage design for Tannhäuser
Pen and ink, grey wash
9¼in by 11¼in; 22cm by 23cm
EXHIBITED
Exhibition catalogue for 'Moritz von Schwind - Meister der Spätromantik', Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, 1996, footnote p. 19.
Moritz von Schwind
FIGURE AND HEAD STUDIES FOR WAGNER'S OPERA TRISTAN AND ISOLDE
Pen and ink over pencil
6½in by 10¼in; 16.7cm by 26.6cm
Theodoe Pixis
TWO FIGURE STUDIES FOR THE 'BACCHANALE' FROM WAGNER'S TANNHÄUSER
Pencil on paper
6in by 4¾in; 15cm by 12cm
Signed l.r.: ERoeber
Pencil, pen and ink, arched top
8¾in by 9¼in; 22cm by 23cm
PROVENANCE
Sale, Sotheby's, London, 1978
German School, circa 1900
DIE HALLE
A stage design for Tannhäuser
Pen and ink, grey wash
9¼in by 11¼in; 22cm by 23cm
EXHIBITED
Exhibition catalogue for 'Moritz von Schwind - Meister der Spätromantik', Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, 1996, footnote p. 19.
Moritz von Schwind
FIGURE AND HEAD STUDIES FOR WAGNER'S OPERA TRISTAN AND ISOLDE
Pen and ink over pencil
6½in by 10¼in; 16.7cm by 26.6cm
Theodoe Pixis
TWO FIGURE STUDIES FOR THE 'BACCHANALE' FROM WAGNER'S TANNHÄUSER
Pencil on paper
6in by 4¾in; 15cm by 12cm
Condition
Please note all drawings have been inspected under glass. They all appear to be in good condition and are ready to hang. All presented glazed and framed. Please contact the department for additional photos of this lot.
"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."