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Auction: Architectural and theatre drawings: Michael Mayr Collection

22. October 2025, 5:30 pm

Object overview
Object

1428

Attributed to Josef Platzer

(Prag 1751 - 1806 Wien)

„Architectural Studies (mixed lot of 4 items)“
pencil, ink, watercolour on paper; unframed, in cut-out
between 17,7 x 23,7 cm and 32,5 x 41,3 cm

Provenance

Collection of Michael Mayr (1796–1870), Eisenstadt; Michaela Fajt, born Mayr (1823–1909), daughter of Michael Mayr, Eisenstadt; Marianna Fajt (1860–1946), granddaughter of Michael Mayr, Eisenstadt; Collection of Prof. Fritz Weninger (1892–1981), painter and restorer, Vienna
Collection of Prof. Fritz Weninger (1892–1981), painter and restorer, Vienna
(most sheets bear the collector's stamp FW);
Gallery closure of Wolfdietrich Hassfurther

Literature

Die Sammlung des Theatermalers Michael Mayr (1796–1870). Architektur- und Theaterblätter. Exhibition Catalogue, 15 May – 8 July 1984, Niederösterreichisches Landesmuseum, Wien I., Herrengasse 9; Katalog des Niederösterreichischen Landesmuseums, Neue Folge Nr. 148, Vienna 1984, Cat. No. 49, 50, 52

Asking Price: € 1.000
Result: € 1.300 (incl. fees)
Auction is closed.

1. Josef Platzer, Palace decoration, ink and watercolour, 32,5 x 41,3 cm, inscribed on the lower right: Platzer
2. Josef Platzer, Temple Porch, pencil, washed, 19,5 x 25 cm
3. Josef Platzer (?), Hall with View of a Park, ink, 17,7 x 23,7 cm
4. Josef Platzer (?), pencil, 24 x 23,5 cm