Josef Thorak - "Petrus mit dem Himmelsschlüssel" - photo 1
Josef Thorak - "Petrus mit dem Himmelsschlüssel" - photo 2
Josef Thorak - "Petrus mit dem Himmelsschlüssel" - photo 3
Josef Thorak - "Petrus mit dem Himmelsschlüssel" - photo 4
Josef Thorak - "Petrus mit dem Himmelsschlüssel" - photo 5
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Josef Thorak - "Petrus mit dem Himmelsschlüssel"

Lot 4170
07.11.2025 10:00UTC +02:00
Classic
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AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
Buyer Premium25 %
ID 1474475
Lot 4170 | Josef Thorak - "Petrus mit dem Himmelsschlüssel"
Josef Thorak - "Petrus mit dem Himmelsschlüssel"
Frühe Arbeit Thoraks aus den 1930er Jahren aus Muschelkalkstein, ein Dankesgeschenk für erhaltene Aufträge an den Reichsbank-Baudirektor, Prof. Heinrich Wolff, für dessen Villa im Starnberger Raum, die gleichzeitig als Arztpraxis für Wolffs Tocher diente.
Auf Wolffs Wunsch schuf Thorak den Petrus in einer knieenden, demütigen Haltung mit dem Schlüssel in der linken Hand. Teils verwittert, mit beginnender Rissbildung. Höhe ca. 124 cm, geschätztes Gewicht etwa 300 - 350 kg.
Die Statue ist nicht signiert, laut Familienüberlieferung um die Urheberschaft Thoraks, wohl aus steuerlichen Gründen, zu verheimlichen. Dazu ein Wertgutachten aus dem Jahre 2024 des Würzburger Gutachters Dr. Phil. Martin über 20.000,- Euro.
Eine Besichtigung im Starnberger Raum kann unter Umständen nach Terminabsprache arrangiert werden. Die Abholung muss vom Käufer selbst organisiert werden.
Josef Thorak – "St. Peter with the keys to heaven"
Josef Thorak – "St. Peter with the keys to heaven"
Early Thorak work in shell limestone from the 1930s, presented to Reichsbank construction director Prof. Heinrich Wolff as a token of gratitude for commissioned orders, for his Starnberg villa, which was also used as a doctor's surgery by Wolff's daughter.
At Wolff's request, Thorak portrayed St. Peter kneeling, in a submissive posture, holding the keys in his left hand. Partly weathered and starting to crack. Height approx. 124 cm, estimated weight 300 - 350 kg.
The statue is unsigned. According to the story handed down in the family, this was to conceal Thorak as creator of the work, probably for tax reasons. Also includes a valuation issued in 2024 by appraiser Dr. Phil. Martin of Würzburg in the amount of €20,000.
A viewing of the piece in the Starnberg area may be arranged by appointment. Collection must be organised by the buyer.
Condition: III +
Auction house category:Art in the Third Reich
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