Hans Frei - 浮雕, ER LIEBT MICH - 115 mm - 青銅色 - 1890
編號 92549613
Bronze plaque in relief showing a young woman picking petals from a flower and titled ‘ Er Liebt Mich’ ( He loves me) signed in the plaque: Hans Frei.
Dimensions visible work: 11,5 x 7,5 cm, frame: 15,5 x 11,5 cm
Condition: Good with minimal wear consistent with age and use. Ready to hang!
Year of manufacture: 1890-1900
Provenance: private collection Netherlands
Biography:
Swiss sculptor Hans Frei (1868-1947) studied with the engraver Hermann Moser, then under the leading goldsmith Stefan Schwartz in Vienna, and at the École des Arts Industriel in Geneva and in Paris. He received his first commercial orders in 1894 from the Allemandi Foundation. He had considerable success with goldsmith and jewelery works as well as with state and notary seal orders. But he was known above all for numerous medals and is considered a leading exponent of this art genre. His motifs were often portraits and allegorical motifs, his style was naturalistic with influences of Art Nouveau. Frei also developed new techniques of producing medals. From 1895 he ran his own studio in Paris, later in Basel. Since 1918 he lived and worked in the town of Riehen near Basel. His works brought a higher level of awareness to his hometown of Basel. During World War II he suffered a stroke from which he never really recovered and eventually died in 1947.
Notable institutions featuring his creations include:
• Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA):
Houses a silver buckle crafted by Frei around 1901, exemplifying his Art Nouveau style.
• Yale University Art Gallery: Possesses a medal commemorating the 400th anniversary of the Zurich Reformation, created by Frei in 1919.
• American Numismatic Society:
Maintains a bronze medal from 1901 by Frei, showcasing his skill in medallic art.
• Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria: This museum houses some of
Frei's instruments, showcasing his craftsmanship.
• Musée d'Orsay, Paris, France: Known for its extensive collection of 19th and early 20th-century art, the Musée d'Orsay includes works by various artists from the Art Nouveau period, potentially featuring pieces by Frei.
• Swiss National Museum
(Landesmuseum Zürich), Zurich, Switzerland: As a prominent Swiss institution, it holds works by Swiss artists, including those from the Art Nouveau movement, likely featuring Frei's creations.
.Museum of fine arts, Ghent, Belgium
• Museum of Decorative Arts (Musée des Arts Décoratifs), Paris, France: This museum specializes in decorative arts and design, with collections that may include medals and sculptures by artists like Frei.
• Victoria and Albert Museum, London, United Kingdom: Renowned for its decorative arts collection, the V&A houses numerous medals and sculptures from the Art Nouveau period, potentially including works by Frei.
These museums preserve and exhibit Frei's contributions to sculpture and medal-making, reflecting his significance in European art history.
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Bronze plaque in relief showing a young woman picking petals from a flower and titled ‘ Er Liebt Mich’ ( He loves me) signed in the plaque: Hans Frei.
Dimensions visible work: 11,5 x 7,5 cm, frame: 15,5 x 11,5 cm
Condition: Good with minimal wear consistent with age and use. Ready to hang!
Year of manufacture: 1890-1900
Provenance: private collection Netherlands
Biography:
Swiss sculptor Hans Frei (1868-1947) studied with the engraver Hermann Moser, then under the leading goldsmith Stefan Schwartz in Vienna, and at the École des Arts Industriel in Geneva and in Paris. He received his first commercial orders in 1894 from the Allemandi Foundation. He had considerable success with goldsmith and jewelery works as well as with state and notary seal orders. But he was known above all for numerous medals and is considered a leading exponent of this art genre. His motifs were often portraits and allegorical motifs, his style was naturalistic with influences of Art Nouveau. Frei also developed new techniques of producing medals. From 1895 he ran his own studio in Paris, later in Basel. Since 1918 he lived and worked in the town of Riehen near Basel. His works brought a higher level of awareness to his hometown of Basel. During World War II he suffered a stroke from which he never really recovered and eventually died in 1947.
Notable institutions featuring his creations include:
• Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA):
Houses a silver buckle crafted by Frei around 1901, exemplifying his Art Nouveau style.
• Yale University Art Gallery: Possesses a medal commemorating the 400th anniversary of the Zurich Reformation, created by Frei in 1919.
• American Numismatic Society:
Maintains a bronze medal from 1901 by Frei, showcasing his skill in medallic art.
• Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria: This museum houses some of
Frei's instruments, showcasing his craftsmanship.
• Musée d'Orsay, Paris, France: Known for its extensive collection of 19th and early 20th-century art, the Musée d'Orsay includes works by various artists from the Art Nouveau period, potentially featuring pieces by Frei.
• Swiss National Museum
(Landesmuseum Zürich), Zurich, Switzerland: As a prominent Swiss institution, it holds works by Swiss artists, including those from the Art Nouveau movement, likely featuring Frei's creations.
.Museum of fine arts, Ghent, Belgium
• Museum of Decorative Arts (Musée des Arts Décoratifs), Paris, France: This museum specializes in decorative arts and design, with collections that may include medals and sculptures by artists like Frei.
• Victoria and Albert Museum, London, United Kingdom: Renowned for its decorative arts collection, the V&A houses numerous medals and sculptures from the Art Nouveau period, potentially including works by Frei.
These museums preserve and exhibit Frei's contributions to sculpture and medal-making, reflecting his significance in European art history.
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