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No. 2851 | Arts & Antiques

Eppli Auktionshalle, Heilbronner Straße 9-13, DE-70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen  

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Completed | Physical auction

Catalog number: 1645 / Lot number: 1094387

FÜSSLI, J. H. ATTRIBUIERT/UMKREIS (Füssli: 1741-1825), "Mythologische Szene",

Starting price 600 EUR
Estimated price: 600 EUR - 800 EUR

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Result:
900 EUR

auf einem nach der Venusmuschel geformten Himmelswagen, welcher von zwei weißen Tauben durch den düsteren Wolkenhimmel gezogen wird, stehen in dramatischen Posen vier Frauen. Die Szene erinnert an die Rettung von Persephone durch die Mutter Demeter und weiterer Gefolgschaft aus Hades' Unterwelt. Öl/Holz (parkettiert), HxB: 31 x 37 cm (45 x 52,5 cm mit Rahmen). Restauriert, Altersspuren, craqueliert, markante Farbplatzer, Firnisgilb. Mit Rahmen (besch.). VERSO Auktionsetiketten Koller und Sotheby's Zürich und Beschreibung.

| FÜSSLI, J. H. ATTRIBUIERT/UMKREIS (Füssli: 1741-1825), "Mythological Scene", four women stand in dramatic poses on a celestial chariot shaped after the Venusian shell, which is pulled through the gloomy cloudy sky by two white doves. The scene recalls the rescue of Persephone by her mother Demeter and other followers from Hades' underworld. Oil/wood (parqueted), HxW: 31 x 37 cm (45 x 52,5 cm with frame). Restored, traces of age, craquelure, paint burst, yellow varnish. With frame (dam.). VERSO auction labels Koller and Sotheby's Zurich and description.

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