Since their beginnings in 2001, art historian, owner and auctioneer Carolin Bergner and her partners have worked hard to make Von Zezschwitz Kunst und Design a specialty auction house for Jugenstil, Art Deco and Modern Design, as well as contemporary art. The April 14 auction at their Munich gallery, featuring Art Deco, Jungenstil and Applied Arts of the 19th and 20th century, does not disappoint.
The focus of the 600 offered lots is Viennese furnishings, including several items by designer Josef Hoffmann. Hoffmann was among the designers to begin to incorporate the technique of bent wood into his pieces after the Thonet Brothers patent expired in the late 1800s. Of special interest is Hoffmann’s bentwood design writing desk with brass rivets in black and green, circa 1901 and crafted by Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna. The desk, lot 551, is estimated to sell for 18,000 Euro ($25,632).
Von Zezschwitz has a Design and Murano Glass Auction planned for April 15. Those who enjoy modern and contemporary art should mark their calendars for their auction on May 19. To view online catalogs, visit www.von-zezschwitz.de
Dr. Fischer Kunstauktionen, located in the fairytale Trappensee-Schlößchen in Heilbronn, is known for their glass auctions. But they have also carved out a specialty niche for themselves with their Russian Art and Icon Auctions. Their sale on April 14 is rich with Russian silver, porcelain, glass and other handcrafted objects. It includes Russian poster art as well as paintings that provide a glimpse into the country’s landscape and culture.
The Russian religious icons, with their brilliant color and glints of gold, take center stage at this auction. At the top end of the scale is lot 102, a large (27.2 x 27.4 inches) icon showing the baptism of Christ, painted around 1600. The traditional three-band vertical composition places Christ in the center balanced by John the Baptist on the left and three angels on the right. The work has an estimated price of 22,000 Euro ($31,328).
However, there is a great price range to these lovely art works, and smaller, newer icons in the auction start out at estimated prices of 120 to 150 Euro ($171-$214).
Dr. Fischer Kunstauktionen has scheduled their next art and antique auction for May 14. To view their online catalogs, visit www.auctions-fischer.de
LiveAuctioneers welcomes new member
“We have worked with large auction houses like the Dorotheum and Christie’s as well as private customers and decided to try online auctions with LiveAuctioneers,” said Simon Jahn, owner of The Jahn Gallery, Paul Ehrlichgasse 23, Vienna.
The gallery, which opened in 2007, represents artists from Europe, the USA and Bali, Indonesia at exhibits worldwide. They now plan to hold auctions for their nonartist clients through www.LiveAuctioneers.com The Jahn Gallery’s new exhibition and auction facility is scheduled to open in Vienna in October. Their website, www.jahngallery.com, should be operational in May.
Upcoming Auctions
April 28 to May 12 – Hermann Historica oHG, Munich, auctions 7,700 objects including antiques, weapons, handcrafts, hunting items and militaria. www.hermann-historica.com
May 3 and 4 – Quittenbaum Kunstauktionen, Munich, two-day sale has Jugenstil, Art Deco and Modern Art on May 3; Metal, Silver, Jewelry and Bronzes will be auctioned on May 4. www.quittenbaum.de
May 13 – The Lempertz spring arts and crafts auction in Cologne is filled with porcelain, furniture, jewelry, miniatures and more. www.lempertz.com
May 14 – Ketterer Kunst hosts Modern Art with Collection Schiefler in Munich. The focus of the auction is Expressionism, including works by Emil Nolde and Erich Heckel. www.kettererkunst.de
May 26 to 28 – Bassenge Kunst und Buchauktionen, Berlin, three-day sale features Print Graphics from the 15th to 19th century; Old and New Master drawings and paintings from the 15th to 19th century; and Modern Art. www.bassenge.com
May 26 to 28 – Villa Grisebach, Berlin, offers selections from the collection of Dolf Selbach. Willi Baumeister, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, Paul Wunderlich, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and other contemporary artists are highlighted. www.villa-grisebach.de
May 28 – WestLicht Auction, Vienna, has a delectable selection of antique and contemporary photographs, including an unusual early Daguerreotype Porte Notre Dame by Auguste Rosalie Bisson, 1842, estimated at 60,000-80,000 Euro ($86,716-115,621). www.westlicht.com
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