Antique "The Letter" Metal Dish by Franz Von Defregger
A beautiful homage to Franz Von Defregger's "The Letter" in the form of a metal pin dish. The artwork depicts one woman wearing keys at her belt, a detail rich with suggestion, while she and the other woman read a letter.
Franz von Defregger (1835–1921) was a prominent Austrian painter of the Munich School, renowned for his realistic, emotional depictions of Tyrolean peasant life and historical scenes.
Heavy cast metal with a deep, even dark patina. A lovely desk or vanity object with a story to tell.
Size
5" × 3½" × ⅝"
Condition
Good vintage condition; heavy cast metal with a deep, even dark patina throughout.
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