Premier Auction - Session II - February 4, 2023
Sat, Feb 4, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 817
Johannes Benk Allegorical Sculpture
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(Austrian, 1844-1914)
Fortuna Bestowing Gifts to Two Workers, possibly representing Agriculture and Industry, signed on base "J.Benk 1900", foundry stamp "Guss V Hans Frommul Wien," bronze on lacquered wood plinth, 19-1/2 x 13-1/2 x 11 in.
Provenance: John W. Stark House, Springfield, Tennessee [[europeanart]]/[[sculpture]]
Condition
verdigris to light brown patina, separation/break at proper right wing, wear, crack, and abrasions to wood base
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