AUSTRIA

AUSTRIA. "Schoner Brunnen" Uniface Bronze Plaque, ND (ca. 1915). CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.

Dimensions: 40x60mm; Weight: 61.99 gms. By A. Hofmann. Obverse: Nude water nymph Egeria seated facing on basin, holding cornucopia and pouring hydria; Reverse: Blank. Edge : Plain. Alluring yellow-bronze surfaces, with an underlying luster. A charming work. The Schonbrunn Palace in Wien (Vienna) was the main summer residence of the Habsburg ruling family, with the palace grounds featuring numerous sculptures along with a natural spring from which the public drank (Schonbrunn meaning "beautiful spring"). The sculpture at the original well house location was designed by Johann Wilhelm Beyer and entitled, rather appropriately, Schoner Brunnen. Egeria was the water nymph to whom pregnant women would offer sacrifices in order to ensure an easy birth. Additionally, she was a counselor and consort of Numa Pompilius, the legendary second king of Rome.

Estimate: $75.00 - $150.00