2024. január 25., csütörtök 11:30 |
Rediscovered Portrait of a Young Female by Gustav Klimt Offered in Special Auction at Vienna's Auction House im Kinsky |
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Vienna, 25 January, 2024 (APA/OTS) - The Viennese auction house im Kinsky will present a rediscovered masterpiece of Austrian Modernism: the Portrait of Fräulein Lieser, one of the last works created by Gustav Klimt. For approximately 100 years, the painting was considered lost. For many decades, this important work of art has been privately owned by an Austrian citizen, unknown to the public. |
The rediscovery of this portrait, one of the most beautiful of
Klimt's last creative period, is a sensation. As a key figure of
Viennese Art Nouveau, Gustav Klimt epitomizes fin de si?cle Austrian
Modernism more than any other artist. His work, particularly his
portraits of successful women from the upper middle class at the
turn of the century, enjoy the highest recognition worldwide.
Klimt's paintings rank in the top echelons of the international art
market. His portraits of women are seldom offered at auctions. A
painting of such rarity, artistic significance, and value has not
been available on the art market in Central Europe for decades. This
also applies to Austria, where no work of art of even approximate
importance has been available.
Before the Portrait of Fräulein Lieser is offered in a special
auction at the auction house im Kinsky in Vienna on April 24, 2024,
it will travel worldwide. In cooperation with LGT Bank, the painting
will be presented at various locations internationally; planned
stops include Switzerland, Germany, Great Britain, and Hong Kong.
After the painting returns to Vienna, it will be auctioned on April
24, 2024, on behalf of the current owners (Austrian private
citizens) along with the legal successors of Adolf and Henriette
Lieser based on an agreement in accordance with the Washington
Principles of 1998.
im Kinsky, Austria's second-largest auction house, has established
a reputation for outstanding expertise in Austrian Modernism over
the more than thirty years since its founding. That Gustav Klimt's
late work is not being auctioned in London or New York, but
represented by the much smaller Viennese auction house im Kinsky, is
a recognition of its many years of experience in positioning Klimt's
works and, significantly, its international expertise in dealing
with works of art that were confiscated and seized during the Nazi
era. With their historical knowledge of art and legal expertise, im
Kinsky is well positioned to handle these sensitive projects and
takes into account all interests and claims.
Further information, images, and a long version of the press
release can be found at www.imkinsky.com
Contact Valerie Gaber Auktionshaus im Kinsky + 43 1 532 42 00 - 24 gaber@imkinsky.com
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