Lot 44: Franz von Stuck (German, 1863-1928)

Franz von Stuck (German, 1863-1928)
Liebesfrühling
signed and dated 'Franz von Stuck 1917' (lower right)
oil on canvas (in original frame designed by the artist)
41 7/8 x 45¾ in. (106.3 x 116.3 cm)

O.J. Bierbaum, Franz von Stuck. Künstlermonographien, Bielefeld and Leipzig, 1924, p. 128, no. 145 (illustrated).
H. Voss, Franz von Stuck 1863-1928 Werkkatalog der Gemälde mit einer Einführung in seinen Symbolismus, Munich, 1973, no. 486/15 (illustrated p. 207).

(Probably) commissioned directly from the artist by Max von Bleichert, Leipzig.
His sale, Lepke, Berlin, 8 December 1931, Lot 47.
Purchased at the above sale by the artist's daughter, Mary, thence by descent.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 4 December 2002, lot 53.
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner.

AN IMPORTANT GROUP OF WORKS BY FRANZ VON STUCK FROM A EUROPEAN COLLECTION

Franz von Stuck (German, 1863-1928)
Liebesfrühling
signed and dated 'Franz von Stuck 1917' (lower right)
oil on canvas (in original frame designed by the artist)
41 7/8 x 45¾ in. (106.3 x 116.3 cm)