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Leonhard Posch

Fügen/Austria 1750 – 1831 Berlin

Brooch with the portrait of Queen Louise of Prussia (1776–1810) – likely as commemorative medallion for the people of Königsberg. 1811

Model of 1805 / cast iron, black patina; gold mounting – Manufacturer: Prussian Iron Foundry, presumably Gleiwitz. 3,7 × 3,2 cm (1 ½ × 1 ¼ in.).
This picture shows the following artwork: Leonhard Posch. Brooch with the portrait of Queen Louise of Prussia (1776–1810) – likely as commemorative medallion for the people of Königsberg. 1811.

Estimate:

EUR 500

 

- 700

USD 569

 

- 796

Sold for:

1,375 EUR (incl. premium)

Spring Auctions 2016

ORANGERIE Selected Objects, Thursday, 02.06.2016

Information

Model of 1805 / cast iron, black patina; gold mounting – Manufacturer: Prussian Iron Foundry, presumably Gleiwitz. 3,7 × 3,2 cm (1 ½ × 1 ¼ in.).

Related literature: see Foschler-Tarrach: Leonhard Posch. Porträtmodelleur und Bildhauer, Berlin 2002, no. 81g.

Private collection, Berlin

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