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Oskar Hainauer

Hainauer, Oscar

German, 1840 - 1894

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The sculpture shows a small winged figure against a pillar with a fleur-de-lis pattern. The figure has curly hair and reclines with one arm on the pillar and holds an object in the other hand. The background includes a tree, bushes, and terrain contours, implying an outdoor setting. The circular sculpture is made of a material resembling aged bronze, giving it a warm brown tone with dark shading. The worn appearance highlights intricate details of the figure and background.
Pseudo Antonio da Brescia, Sleeping Cupid, early 16th century, bronze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.186

Sleeping Cupid

Pseudo Antonio da Brescia · early 16th century · bronze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.186

The sculpture depicts a scene of a figure being lowered from a crucifix using a ladder. The figure on the cross appears elongated, surrounded by several people gathered around the base. The sculpture is a rectangular relief piece primarily golden in color, with intricate detailing capturing the folds of clothing and expressions of those involved. It has two holes at the top, possibly for mounting or hanging.
Paduan 15th Century, Descent from the Cross, late 15th century, gilded bronze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.260

Descent from the Cross

Paduan 15th Century · late 15th century · gilded bronze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.260

The sculpture is a rectangular relief depicting a scene with multiple human figures. Within an oval border, there are several figures surrounding a central figure who appears to be seated or reclining. Above this scene, two winged figures are depicted flying. The background is adorned with floral motifs, and the entire composition is framed by a decorative border. The sculpture is made of a golden-hued material, which gives it a rich, metallic appearance. The details are finely executed, offering a textured and intricate design in a high-relief style.
Valerio Belli, The Entombment, gilded bronze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.178

The Entombment

Valerio Belli · · gilded bronze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.178

The image shows a relief sculpture of a woman in profile. She is depicted wearing detailed necklaces and headwear, suggesting nobility. The sculpture is set in a circular medallion made of dark metal. There is inscription along the outer edge of the medallion and a small hole at the top.
Antico, Antonia del Balzo, 1441-1538, Wife of Gianfrancesco Gonzaga di Rodigo 1479 [obverse], c. 1487, bronze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.153.a

Antonia del Balzo, 1441-1538, Wife of Gianfrancesco Gonzaga di Rodigo 1479 [obverse]

Antico · c. 1487 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.153.a

This is a small, round, bronze-colored metal piece with an open circle in the center. It features a raised design depicting humans and objects, although a dark patina obscures some of the designs on the metal. Along with the central opening, there are three smaller circles around the edge of the object, as if to attach it to something.
Anonymous Artist, Lamp, Upper Portion, c. 1800/1899, gilded bronze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.150.a

Lamp, Upper Portion

Anonymous Artist · c. 1800/1899 · gilded bronze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.150.a

The sculpture is an ornately detailed medallion or relief plaque, featuring multiple intricately carved human figures in various poses. The central figure is a winged child or cherub poised above a group of muscular men standing shoulder to shoulder. Surrounding them are additional individuals, some with head coverings or stylized hair. At the top of the plaque is a stern-faced, bearded figure with flowing hair amidst ornate scrollwork and floral designs. The sculpture is made from a golden-hued material, likely a metallic composition like bronze or gilded metal, giving it a lustrous appearance against a dark background.
Italian 17th Century, Italian 16th Century, The Triumph of Cupid, late 16th or 17th century, bronze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.232

The Triumph of Cupid

Italian 17th Century, Italian 16th Century · late 16th or 17th century · bronze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.232

This is a circular object featuring a sculpted relief of the side profile of a person from the shoulders up. The person faces towards the left and wears a plain shirt. They are bald on the top of their head, with curls of hair appearing on the side and back of their head. Their face appears wrinkled, especially around their mouth and cheeks. Encircling the person, there is text inscribed around the edge of the medallion. The material has a brown, aged surface and subtle hints of green patina in some areas.
Andrea Spinelli, Antonio Da Mula, c. 1460-after 1539, Duke of Candia 1536 [obverse], 1538, bronze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.173.a

Antonio Da Mula, c. 1460-after 1539, Duke of Candia 1536 [obverse]

Andrea Spinelli · 1538 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.173.a

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring several people in classical attire. In the center there are three standing people, potentially women, who have elaborate hairstyles and wear flowing gowns. They surround a reclining person on the ground who has their head propped up on their arm and their back towards the women. This person appears to wear intricate armor with a cloth draped across their torso. On the left is a plant or floral motif and something that may be a barrel. To each side of the medallion are small holes on either side for mounting or display, and it is made of a gold-colored material.
Franco-Flemish 16th Century, Judgment of Paris, 16th century, bronze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.198

Judgment of Paris

Franco-Flemish 16th Century · 16th century · bronze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.198

This round relief depicts a man leaning against a tree, playing a lyre or violin with a long bow. Surrounding him are various animals, including several deer, a unicorn, and birds that rest on the tree branches above him. The man is centered in the forest setting, looking to the left, with trees and foliage in the background. The sculpture is made of a dark brown material, and there is a small hole on the top of it.
Moderno, Orpheus Playing to the Animals, late 15th - early 16th century, bronze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.248

Orpheus Playing to the Animals

Moderno · late 15th - early 16th century · bronze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.248

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring a side profile of an individual. The person is looking to the left. Their hair is short and straight on the top of their head but becomes longer and curlier as it gets down to their ears. They have a flat nose and closed lips. The surface of the sculpture is embellished with inscriptions around the edge, and it is a dark brown color.
Matteo de' Pasti, Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, 1417-1468, Lord of Rimini and Fano [obverse], 1446-c. 1450, bronze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.167.a

Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, 1417-1468, Lord of Rimini and Fano [obverse]

Matteo de' Pasti · 1446-c. 1450 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.167.a

Bibliography

1897

  • Bode, Wilhelm von, ed. Die Die Sammlung Oscar Hainauer / The Collection of Oscar Hainauer. [bound as one volume, English and German pages interleaved in one page sequence] Berlin, 1897 and London, 1906: 1-7.

1906

  • American Art News IV (14 July 1906):1

2005

  • Kuhrau, Sven. Der Kunstsammler im Kaiserreich: Kunst und Repräsentation in der Berliner Privatsammlerkultur. Kiel, 2005:39-45, 275.