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N. Institoris
d. 1845
Three Incense Burners
Pen and black ink, with watercolor, over graphite, on paper.
14 7/8 x 9 9/16 inches (376 x 242 mm)
Gift of Mrs. Donald M. Oenslager, 1982.
1982.75:317
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Watermark: fragment of a coat of arms(?).
These are probably finished drawings for stage props.

Inscription: 

Inscribed below image in German script.

Provenance: 
Michael Mayr, Eisenstadt and Vienna (no mark; see Lugt S. 1804a); by descent to Marianne Fajt, Eisenstadt (see Lugt S. 1804a); Janos Scholz, New York (no mark; see Lugt S. 2933b); acquired in 1951 by Donald M. Oenslager, New York.
Associated names: 

Mayr, Michael, 1796-1870, former owner.
Fájt, Marianne, d. ca. 1955, former owner.
Scholz, János, former owner.
Oenslager, Donald, 1902-1975, former owner.

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Institoris, N.
School: 
Austrian
Century: 
19th century
Classification: 
Drawing
Department: 
Drawings and Prints