The official medal commemorating this important exhibition features a naked Venus – and can of course be found among the lots.
They were created by some of the most renowned artists of the Art Deco period – and considering that they have surprisingly low starting prices.īy the way: The name of this epoch is derived from the style-defining Exposition internationale des arts decoratifs et industriels modernes, which took place in Paris in 1925. These medals with their nudes that are often set in nature are impressive from the artistic point of view, especially since they are of extremely fine quality. Common topics in this group are the ancient novel figure Chloë, who inspired Karl Lagerfeld to create his famous perfume, the charming depiction of a tree nymph watching a bird’s nest, depictions of Diana, the goddess of hunt, of male and female fauns, flora, spring nymphs, Eve in Paradise, personifications of summer, gardening, viticulture as well as personifications of abstract concepts such as inspiration and compassion. Particularly fine examples include Amphitrite riding a dolphin, Amphitrite resting on a beach with a Greek quotation from Aeschylus’ Prometheus Bound and several beautiful depictions of Leda with the Swan.Ī particularly extensive and high-quality group within the auction consists of plaquettes and medals by French artists created between 18. The artists were inspired by ancient models. Therefore, the medals of the collection also mainly depict female nudes. It is a historical fact that most nude artworks depict women. To ensure that every interested collector finds exactly what they are looking for, the catalog has several extensive indexes. The material is structured according to iconographic contexts such as “Traditions of Antiquity”, “Biblical and Christian Traditions” and “Love and Sexuality”. The 582 lots of the auction contain medals and plaquettes of the finest quality both regarding their condition and the artwork.
One can learn a lot about this subject by studying the catalog – not only from the pieces in the collection that are for sale but also thanks to the well-founded and interesting articles and commentaries written by Professor Dr Johannes Nollé and Mr Risse. Is a nude, the depiction of a naked human being “as created by god” natural, beautiful and thus an integral part of art – or is this nudity obscene, even pornographic or sexist? A stroll through this collection is a journey through time in terms of cultural history and moral history from the Renaissance to the modern age. The image and reputation of objects that depict nudity have repeatedly changed throughout history. Mr Risse himself explains in the auction catalog why this focus is so fascinating. A similarly extensive collection focusing on this topic has never been sold. Risse Collection on sale has an extraordinary topic: Nuditas in nummis – nudity in numismatics. The material offered by auction house Künker on 13 October in its eLive Premium Auction 356 is truly special. The characters are involved in a hellish plot, where death and resurrection are two sides of the same coin” said de la Iglesia in a release.ELive Premium 356 - Nude and Eros in Numismatics: The W. “If the first season was the gathering of the storm clouds, the second will be the maelstrom preceding an epic storm. Other popular films on which the two have partnered include the apocalyptic holiday classic “The Day of the Beast” (“El día de la bestia”), “Witching and Bitching” (“Las brujas de Zugarramurdi”) and de la Iglesia’s English-language thriller “The Oxford Murders,” starring Elijah Wood and John Hurt. “30 Coins” was created and is co-written by de la Iglesia and his long-time creative partner Jorge Guerricaechevarría. According to the scant details available thus far, Season 2 promises a new kind of enemy altogether, one which instills fear into the Devil himself. Elena (Megan Montaner) is bedridden in Madrid while Mayor Paco (Miguel Ángel Silvestre) does his best to care for the veterinarian-turned-demon-hunter. Is Father Vergera in the real Pedraza square, or some alternate version? Is he even alive? What about his arch nemesis Cardinal Santoro?Īs Season 2 picks up, several citizens of Pedraza have gone mad and been committed to a psychiatric hospital.
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