A PAIR OF BERLIN (KPM) PAINTED PORCELAIN PLAQUES OF GENRE PORTRAITS, CIRCA 1900
after Christian Seybold (1695-1768), both probably painted by Franz Wagner depicting 'Old Man with Spotted Fur Cap', signed 'Wagner' and 'Old Woman with Green Headscarf', impressed KPM and sceptre marks, inscribed for the size '255x195', plaques 25.5x19cm, in probably original ebonised wood frames 42 x 36cm Commonly misattributed to Balthasar Denner (1685-1749) another painter of 'tronies' and an artist who greatly influenced Seybold, the oil on copper Seybold originals are held by the Gemäldegalerie, Dresden (Nos.2094/5). These heads are also sometimes described erroneously as depicting Rembrandt's parents. For another KPM plaque of the old man and of the same size, signed 'F. Wagner', see Christie's, New York, 25 October 2007, lot 507. The porcelain painter Franz Wagner is recorded as active between 1894-1908 at 42 Starhemberggasse, Vienna IV (Waltraud Neuwirth, 'Porzellanmaler-Lexikon', Vol.II, 1840–1914, p.330).after Christian Seybold (1695-1768), both probably painted by Franz Wagner depicting 'Old Man with Spotted Fur Cap', signed 'Wagner' and 'Old Woman with Green Headscarf', impressed KPM and sceptre marks, inscribed for the size '255x195', plaques 25.5x19cm, in probably original ebonised wood frames 42 x 36cm Commonly misattributed to Balthasar Denner (1685-1749) another painter of 'tronies' and an artist who greatly influenced Seybold, the oil on copper Seybold originals are held by the Gemäldegalerie, Dresden (Nos.2094/5). These heads are also sometimes described erroneously as depicting Rembrandt's parents. For another KPM plaque of the old man and of the same size, signed 'F. Wagner', see Christie's, New York, 25 October 2007, lot 507. The porcelain painter Franz Wagner is recorded as active between 1894-1908 at 42 Starhemberggasse, Vienna IV (Waltraud Neuwirth, 'Porzellanmaler-Lexikon', Vol.II, 1840–1914, p.330).
Plaques: good condition. Frames: essentially good condition, some light and minor scratching/cracking to ebonising. Provenance: English Private Collection We are pleased to provide you with a general report on the condition of property. Olympia Auctions is not entering into a contract with you in respect of the Condition Report and accordingly does not assume responsibility to you in respect of it. The Condition Report represents Olympia Auctions’ reasonable opinion as to the Lot’s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Olympia Auctions does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Any images provided of the lot may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot nor its true colour or shade. The responsibility for ascertaining the condition of the lot remains with the purchaser. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Olympia Auctions is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS.
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after Christian Seybold (1695-1768), both probably painted by Franz Wagner depicting 'Old Man with Spotted Fur Cap', signed 'Wagner' and 'Old Woman with Green Headscarf', impressed KPM and sceptre marks, inscribed for the size '255x195', plaques 25.5x19cm, in probably original ebonised wood frames 42 x 36cm Commonly misattributed to Balthasar Denner (1685-1749) another painter of 'tronies' and an artist who greatly influenced Seybold, the oil on copper Seybold originals are held by the Gemäldegalerie, Dresden (Nos.2094/5). These heads are also sometimes described erroneously as depicting Rembrandt's parents. For another KPM plaque of the old man and of the same size, signed 'F. Wagner', see Christie's, New York, 25 October 2007, lot 507. The porcelain painter Franz Wagner is recorded as active between 1894-1908 at 42 Starhemberggasse, Vienna IV (Waltraud Neuwirth, 'Porzellanmaler-Lexikon', Vol.II, 1840–1914, p.330).after Christian Seybold (1695-1768), both probably painted by Franz Wagner depicting 'Old Man with Spotted Fur Cap', signed 'Wagner' and 'Old Woman with Green Headscarf', impressed KPM and sceptre marks, inscribed for the size '255x195', plaques 25.5x19cm, in probably original ebonised wood frames 42 x 36cm Commonly misattributed to Balthasar Denner (1685-1749) another painter of 'tronies' and an artist who greatly influenced Seybold, the oil on copper Seybold originals are held by the Gemäldegalerie, Dresden (Nos.2094/5). These heads are also sometimes described erroneously as depicting Rembrandt's parents. For another KPM plaque of the old man and of the same size, signed 'F. Wagner', see Christie's, New York, 25 October 2007, lot 507. The porcelain painter Franz Wagner is recorded as active between 1894-1908 at 42 Starhemberggasse, Vienna IV (Waltraud Neuwirth, 'Porzellanmaler-Lexikon', Vol.II, 1840–1914, p.330).
Plaques: good condition. Frames: essentially good condition, some light and minor scratching/cracking to ebonising. Provenance: English Private Collection We are pleased to provide you with a general report on the condition of property. Olympia Auctions is not entering into a contract with you in respect of the Condition Report and accordingly does not assume responsibility to you in respect of it. The Condition Report represents Olympia Auctions’ reasonable opinion as to the Lot’s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Olympia Auctions does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Any images provided of the lot may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot nor its true colour or shade. The responsibility for ascertaining the condition of the lot remains with the purchaser. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Olympia Auctions is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS.
