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Molly von Bürger

Lost Art-ID
612374
Artist
Payne, Albert Henry
Birth
1812.12.14, London
Death
1902.05.07, Leipzig
Place of activity
Leipzig; Hamburg; London; Karlsruhe; Kassel
Title
Molly von Bürger
Datierung
1851/1884
Object type
Photographic material
Group of reported objects
Photographic material
Material / Technique
Cardboard ; Wood
Height
31.00 cm
Width
28.00 cm
Inventory number
BF03479
Description

Coloured photograph after a drawing by Albert Henry Payne (1812-1902), showing a portrait of Augusta "Molly" Leonhard (1760-1786). Oval decorated wooden frame. Written on the reverse next to the Bomann Museum accession and inventory number: "Molly von Bürger" and "6291 OEF."

Provenance

The coloured photo in a wooden frame was purchased in 1942 for 10 RM from the art shop Karl von der Porten, Prinzenstraße 21 in Hanover. The exact meaning of the inscription "6291 OEF." is not yet certain, but it could be an indication that the art shop owner had previously purchased the portrait at an auction of Jewish property.

Literature / Source

Galler, Christopher M.: Der Kunsthandel in Hannover. Bezugsquelle für die Sammlung des Bomann-Museums, in: Christopher M. Galler, Jochen Meiners (Hgg.): Regionaler Kunsthandel. Eine Herausforderung für die Provenienzforschung?! Celle 2022, S. 26–88; Externer Link

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Contact
Christopher M. Galler M. Ed.
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter
Phone
+49 5141 124505
Christopher.Galler@Celle.de
Contact
Stefan Daberkow
Museumsdirektor
Phone
+49 5141 124501
stefan.daberkow@celle.de
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