Biedermeier picture clock "The Heir Apparent"
Empress Maria Theresia presents Joseph, her heir apparent, later Joseph II, to the Hungarian nobility, oil on sheet metal, signed "Vogel pinx.", rectangular movement, lever escapement, short pendulum with swing mechanism, 1 day duration, Viennese 4/4 hour striking mechanism on chime springs, repetition function, musical mechanism on the hour, dial integrated into the painting, carved gold œil-de-bœuf frame, 69 x 94 cm, Austria, first half 19th century, musical mechanism plays "Rzebitschek in Prague", two melodies with good sound, restored, no guarantee for sound, accuracy and long-term function, additions to reverse, 1 key, (HP)
Georg Vogel, recorded as a Viennese historical painter around 1838.
Specialist: Peter Hüttler
Peter Hüttler
+43-1-515 60-293
peter.huettler@dorotheum.at
06.06.2013 - 17:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 5,000.- to EUR 6,000.-
Biedermeier picture clock "The Heir Apparent"
Empress Maria Theresia presents Joseph, her heir apparent, later Joseph II, to the Hungarian nobility, oil on sheet metal, signed "Vogel pinx.", rectangular movement, lever escapement, short pendulum with swing mechanism, 1 day duration, Viennese 4/4 hour striking mechanism on chime springs, repetition function, musical mechanism on the hour, dial integrated into the painting, carved gold œil-de-bœuf frame, 69 x 94 cm, Austria, first half 19th century, musical mechanism plays "Rzebitschek in Prague", two melodies with good sound, restored, no guarantee for sound, accuracy and long-term function, additions to reverse, 1 key, (HP)
Georg Vogel, recorded as a Viennese historical painter around 1838.
Specialist: Peter Hüttler
Peter Hüttler
+43-1-515 60-293
peter.huettler@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | 19th Century Paintings and Watercolours |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 06.06.2013 - 17:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 31.05. - 06.06.2013 |