Wilhelm Thöny
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(Graz 1888–1949 New York)
“Arbeiterkammer” (Arbeitslose/Arbeitslose vor der Fabrik), 1925, small version of the painting Arbeitslose/Arbeitslose vor der Fabrik – (See:
Im Sog der Moderne, Neue Galerie Graz, Kerber Verlag, 2013, full-page colour ill. plate 64, cat. rais. no. 158), signed Thöny, titled Arbeiterkammer on the stretcher as well as with dedication in the artist’s handwriting: Herrn Helmer zu Weihnacht 1925 herzlichst W. Thöny, oil on canvas, 57.5 x 51 cm, framed
Wilhelm Thöny used the painting “Vorstadt mit sitzender Frau” from 1914 by Albert Weisgerber – a painter of the Neue Münchner Secession whom he held in high esteem – as a model for the composition. (See: Wilhelm Thöny.
Im Sog der Moderne, Neue Galerie Graz, Kerber Verlag, 2013, page 116–117) The “large version” (cat. rais. no. 158) was the only painting in the large club room of the Chamber of Labour Graz.
Provenance:
Family collection, The Netherlands – from the grandfather whom this work was dedicated to
Our thanks go to Mr. Günther Holler-Schuster.
Specialist: Mag. Elke Königseder
Mag. Elke Königseder
+43-1-515 60-358
elke.koenigseder@dorotheum.at
30.11.2021 - 18:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 33,280.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 25,000.- to EUR 38,000.-
Wilhelm Thöny
(Graz 1888–1949 New York)
“Arbeiterkammer” (Arbeitslose/Arbeitslose vor der Fabrik), 1925, small version of the painting Arbeitslose/Arbeitslose vor der Fabrik – (See:
Im Sog der Moderne, Neue Galerie Graz, Kerber Verlag, 2013, full-page colour ill. plate 64, cat. rais. no. 158), signed Thöny, titled Arbeiterkammer on the stretcher as well as with dedication in the artist’s handwriting: Herrn Helmer zu Weihnacht 1925 herzlichst W. Thöny, oil on canvas, 57.5 x 51 cm, framed
Wilhelm Thöny used the painting “Vorstadt mit sitzender Frau” from 1914 by Albert Weisgerber – a painter of the Neue Münchner Secession whom he held in high esteem – as a model for the composition. (See: Wilhelm Thöny.
Im Sog der Moderne, Neue Galerie Graz, Kerber Verlag, 2013, page 116–117) The “large version” (cat. rais. no. 158) was the only painting in the large club room of the Chamber of Labour Graz.
Provenance:
Family collection, The Netherlands – from the grandfather whom this work was dedicated to
Our thanks go to Mr. Günther Holler-Schuster.
Specialist: Mag. Elke Königseder
Mag. Elke Königseder
+43-1-515 60-358
elke.koenigseder@dorotheum.at
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Auction: | Modern Art |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction with Live Bidding |
Date: | 30.11.2021 - 18:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | Online |
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