Ernst Graner
(Werdau, Saxony 1865-1943 Vienna) Figures at the Michaelertor (gate): Hercules freeing Prometheus (Josef Lax), Herkules and the belt of the Amazone Hippolyte (Hans Scherpe), Herkules freeing Cerberus (Anton Paul Wagner), 3 studies, one signed E. Graner, watercolour on paper, each 28 x 13 cm and 25 x 11 cm, in one mount, framed, (Hu)
Scenes from the Greek mythology is the dominent theme of the figure ornamentation of the Vienna Hofburg. Eight groups with Hercules by artists of the younger „Ringstraßen“ generation are located on the so called Michaelertrakt. The sketches of Graner show motifs from he Hercules myth, at the left and right side of Michaelertor (St. Michael’s gate):
Johann Scherpe (1855-1929): Herkules procures the belt of Hippolyte, the queen of Amazons (9th labour),
Josef Lax (1851-1909): Hercules freeing Prometheus from being chained
Anton Paul Wagner (1834-1895): Hercules kidnapping the Underworld beast Cerberus (12th labour)
Esperta: Dr. Brigitte Huck
Dr. Brigitte Huck
+43-1-515 60-378
19c.paintings@dorotheum.at
04.04.2017 - 15:00
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EUR 2.400,- a EUR 3.000,-
Ernst Graner
(Werdau, Saxony 1865-1943 Vienna) Figures at the Michaelertor (gate): Hercules freeing Prometheus (Josef Lax), Herkules and the belt of the Amazone Hippolyte (Hans Scherpe), Herkules freeing Cerberus (Anton Paul Wagner), 3 studies, one signed E. Graner, watercolour on paper, each 28 x 13 cm and 25 x 11 cm, in one mount, framed, (Hu)
Scenes from the Greek mythology is the dominent theme of the figure ornamentation of the Vienna Hofburg. Eight groups with Hercules by artists of the younger „Ringstraßen“ generation are located on the so called Michaelertrakt. The sketches of Graner show motifs from he Hercules myth, at the left and right side of Michaelertor (St. Michael’s gate):
Johann Scherpe (1855-1929): Herkules procures the belt of Hippolyte, the queen of Amazons (9th labour),
Josef Lax (1851-1909): Hercules freeing Prometheus from being chained
Anton Paul Wagner (1834-1895): Hercules kidnapping the Underworld beast Cerberus (12th labour)
Esperta: Dr. Brigitte Huck
Dr. Brigitte Huck
+43-1-515 60-378
19c.paintings@dorotheum.at
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Asta: | Disegni e stampe fino al 1900, acquarelli e miniature |
Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
Data: | 04.04.2017 - 15:00 |
Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
Esposizione: | 29.03. - 04.04.2017 |
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Prezzo di partenza:
EUR 500,-