Lot No. 35


Carl Ferdinand Sohn


(Berlin 1805–1867 Cologne) The Kidnap of Hylas, oil on canvas, 160 x 157 cm (oval format), framed, damaged (GS)

This painting is a replica of the 1830 version which was exhibited at the Berlin exhibition. The first version later made its way to the National Gallery in Berlin and was one of the institution’s war losses. However, this motif was obviously so popular that Sohn painted several replicas. Hylas was Heracles’ young and handsome lover. He accompanied Heracles as his arms bearer, joining him and the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece. In Asia Minor Hylas was drawn into a spring by nymphs who were beguiled by his beauty. The inconsolable Heracles searched long for him, but without success.

Specialist: Dr. Alexander Strasoldo Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
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20.04.2010 - 18:00

Realized price: **
EUR 32,020.-
Estimate:
EUR 12,000.- to EUR 14,000.-

Carl Ferdinand Sohn


(Berlin 1805–1867 Cologne) The Kidnap of Hylas, oil on canvas, 160 x 157 cm (oval format), framed, damaged (GS)

This painting is a replica of the 1830 version which was exhibited at the Berlin exhibition. The first version later made its way to the National Gallery in Berlin and was one of the institution’s war losses. However, this motif was obviously so popular that Sohn painted several replicas. Hylas was Heracles’ young and handsome lover. He accompanied Heracles as his arms bearer, joining him and the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece. In Asia Minor Hylas was drawn into a spring by nymphs who were beguiled by his beauty. The inconsolable Heracles searched long for him, but without success.

Specialist: Dr. Alexander Strasoldo Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
+43-1-515 60-556

alexander.strasoldo@dorotheum.at


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Auction: 19th Century Paintings
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 20.04.2010 - 18:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 10.04. - 20.04.2010


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