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FRANZ THEODORE KRAUS (German/Swiss 17th/18th century) The Virgin and Child Surrounded by Martyr
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FRANZ THEODORE KRAUS (German/Swiss 17th/18th century)
The Virgin and Child Surrounded by Martyr Saints - 1716
Oil on canvas
Signed lower left "Frz. Theodore Kraus" and dated 1716
53.75 inches x 35.5 inches (136.5 x 90 cm)
The offered lot exhibits a popular subject of the time, the Virgin Mary and Infant Christ being adored by selected saints. In this case the saints all happened to be martyrs. Most are indentifiable by their attributes. From top to bottom left to right some are, Saint Margaret Mary and the Dragon, Saint Alexandria with spiked wheel, Saint Barbara with Chalice, Saint Giles with deer, the bishop Saint Blaise holding a candle, Saint Denis holding his severed head, Saint Christopher with the Infant Christ on his shoulder (the Greek name Khristophoros literally means bearer of Christ), Saint Hubertus next to a male deer with a crucifix between his antlers and at lower right Saint George slaying a dragon. Generally the saints depicted were chosen specifically by the person or the church, abbey or cloister that commissioned the paintings.
The Virgin and Child Surrounded by Martyr Saints - 1716
Oil on canvas
Signed lower left "Frz. Theodore Kraus" and dated 1716
53.75 inches x 35.5 inches (136.5 x 90 cm)
The offered lot exhibits a popular subject of the time, the Virgin Mary and Infant Christ being adored by selected saints. In this case the saints all happened to be martyrs. Most are indentifiable by their attributes. From top to bottom left to right some are, Saint Margaret Mary and the Dragon, Saint Alexandria with spiked wheel, Saint Barbara with Chalice, Saint Giles with deer, the bishop Saint Blaise holding a candle, Saint Denis holding his severed head, Saint Christopher with the Infant Christ on his shoulder (the Greek name Khristophoros literally means bearer of Christ), Saint Hubertus next to a male deer with a crucifix between his antlers and at lower right Saint George slaying a dragon. Generally the saints depicted were chosen specifically by the person or the church, abbey or cloister that commissioned the paintings.
It is known that in the year 1705 the author of the offered lot, Franz Theodore Kraus, was commissioned to execute a painting for the main altar of the Klosterkirche of St. Peters Abbey in Schwyz, Switzerland. It would seem likely that the author of the offered lot was related to the noted painter Franz Anton Kraus (1705-1752) as he too produced works in Schwyz, specifically the Collegiate Church of Our Lady of Einsiedeln, located there. However what that relation between to two artists is, at present remains unknown. Yet known works produced by the latter artist, Franz Anton Kraus, quite clearly show influences of the offered lot in both style, palette and composition.
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FRANZ THEODORE KRAUS (German/Swiss 17th/18th century)
The Virgin and Child Surrounded by Martyr Saints - 1716
Oil on canvas
Signed lower left "Frz. Theodore Kraus" and dated 1716
53.75 inches x 35.5 inches (136.5 x 90 cm)
The offered lot exhibits a popular subject of the time, the Virgin Mary and Infant Christ being adored by selected saints. In this case the saints all happened to be martyrs. Most are indentifiable by their attributes. From top to bottom left to right some are, Saint Margaret Mary and the Dragon, Saint Alexandria with spiked wheel, Saint Barbara with Chalice, Saint Giles with deer, the bishop Saint Blaise holding a candle, Saint Denis holding his severed head, Saint Christopher with the Infant Christ on his shoulder (the Greek name Khristophoros literally means bearer of Christ), Saint Hubertus next to a male deer with a crucifix between his antlers and at lower right Saint George slaying a dragon. Generally the saints depicted were chosen specifically by the person or the church, abbey or cloister that commissioned the paintings.
The Virgin and Child Surrounded by Martyr Saints - 1716
Oil on canvas
Signed lower left "Frz. Theodore Kraus" and dated 1716
53.75 inches x 35.5 inches (136.5 x 90 cm)
The offered lot exhibits a popular subject of the time, the Virgin Mary and Infant Christ being adored by selected saints. In this case the saints all happened to be martyrs. Most are indentifiable by their attributes. From top to bottom left to right some are, Saint Margaret Mary and the Dragon, Saint Alexandria with spiked wheel, Saint Barbara with Chalice, Saint Giles with deer, the bishop Saint Blaise holding a candle, Saint Denis holding his severed head, Saint Christopher with the Infant Christ on his shoulder (the Greek name Khristophoros literally means bearer of Christ), Saint Hubertus next to a male deer with a crucifix between his antlers and at lower right Saint George slaying a dragon. Generally the saints depicted were chosen specifically by the person or the church, abbey or cloister that commissioned the paintings.
It is known that in the year 1705 the author of the offered lot, Franz Theodore Kraus, was commissioned to execute a painting for the main altar of the Klosterkirche of St. Peters Abbey in Schwyz, Switzerland. It would seem likely that the author of the offered lot was related to the noted painter Franz Anton Kraus (1705-1752) as he too produced works in Schwyz, specifically the Collegiate Church of Our Lady of Einsiedeln, located there. However what that relation between to two artists is, at present remains unknown. Yet known works produced by the latter artist, Franz Anton Kraus, quite clearly show influences of the offered lot in both style, palette and composition.
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Featuring over 150 American, European and Old Master paintings, plus bronzes and works on paper. An exceptional offering of over 100 Russian icons, fine Imperial period Russian silver, porcelain, bronzes and paintings including works by Fabergé. Plus a fine offering of European works circa 1600-1800 including carved and polychrome sculpture, silver, bronze, ivory and Limoges enamels. Also hand painted porcelain plaques including KPM, exceptional Chinese and Asian decorative arts including over 200 pieces of carved ivory including tusks, Meiji okimonos, large figural groups and Shibayama. Also over 60 pieces of American and French art glass including cameo glass and Tiffany Favrile plus over 300 pieces of English Flow Blue Staffordshire as well as other European porcelain and ceramics. Also fine furnishings including mid-century modern designers, French period style gilt bronze and marquetry, gilt bronze candelabra, clocks, and garniture plus over 40 pieces of 19th century European silver and many fine carpets and rugs from a single owner lifetime collection. Also over 50 pieces of militaria and over 200 lots of coins including high grade American gold, and a complete set of Morgan Dollars, including high grade and rarities.
Dates:
Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 ( Lots 1 - 511S )
Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 ( Lots 512 - 1170 )
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