1405
„Architectural Studies (mixed lot of 4 items)“
18th century
ink, pencil, watercolour on paper; unframed, in cut-out
between 19,3 x 28,6 cm and 20,5 x 31 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. 47, 48 (illus. 13), 46, 44 (illus. 7)
Estimate: € 2.000
Realized price: € 1.300 (incl. fees and Austrian VAT)
Hammer Price: € 1.000
Auction is closed.
1. Unknown Italian draughtsman, 18th century, decorative design for an interior in two variants (drapery on the left, caryatids on the right), ink, washed on paper, 20,5 x 26 cm
2. Unknown artist, 18th century, Fortified town with gate tower, ink, washed on paper, 20 x 24,7 cm
3. Unknown artist, 18th century, Design for palace architecture in two variants, the right one surrounded by clouds, ink, washed on paper, 19,3 x 28,6 cm
4. Unknown Italian artist, 18th century, decorative design for a hall in two versions, ink, washed on paper, 20,5 x 31 cm, inscribed: Fatima ... 1779, Sala in Gusto..., reverse: floor plan sketch and ceiling design, ink, inscribed: di Rohitano