Auction 13 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Heinrich Heine – Memorial-Plaque, 1897

Opening: $300
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Bronze-plaque in memory of Heinrich Heine, commemorating his 100th birthday. [1897].
On one side Heine is sitting, holding leaves of paper and a feather-pen eith his name, birth and death dates and artist's signature H. Kautsch. On back side a woman holding crowns, floating over a memorial monument in Heine's shape. Heinrich Kautsch (1859-1943), medal-artist and sculptor of Prague. Studied art in Vienna, Exhibited in many art shows at the beginning of the 20th century. Professor in Prague Art School. 7.6X4.5 cm. Good condition.
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