Lot number 133 - Auction 134
LIEBESPAAR (SCHERZO)

JOSEF THORAK 1889 Salzburg - 1952 Hartmannsberg LOVERS (SCHERZO) 1951 Red marble, on naturalistic stone base (h. 5 cm). H. 33, W. 32, D. 18 cm, weight approx. 21,787 kg. On the base inscribed 'To 29.6.1951', 'Thorak'. Full sculptural depiction of lovers embracing each other. One of the last works of the artist Josef Thorak. Part. rubbed and bumped, rest. on one arm, verso Luchtenberg collection inventory number 'B/z 57'. Provenance: Luchtenberg Foundation.