Prof. Walter Geffcken - Porträt des Maximilian Ritter von Pohl als Träger des Militär-Max-Joseph-Ordens, datiert 1916 - photo 1

Prof. Walter Geffcken - Porträt des Maximilian Ritter von Pohl als Träger des Militär-Max-Joseph-Ordens, datiert 1916

Lot 4284
07.05.2024 10:00UTC +01:00
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Lot 4284 | Prof. Walter Geffcken - Porträt des Maximilian Ritter von Pohl als Träger des Militär-Max-Joseph-Ordens, datiert 1916
Prof. Walter Geffcken - Porträt des Maximilian Ritter von Pohl als Träger des Militär-Max-Joseph-Ordens, datiert 1916
Öl auf Holz, links oben die Künstlersignatur "W. Geffcken 1916". Kniestück, Max von Pohl in dunkelblauer Uniform eines Leutnants der bayerischen Artillerie sitzend, an der rechten Brust das Ritterkreuz des Militär-Max-Joseph-Ordens, in der rechten Hand eine Zigarette, die linke umfasst den Griff seiner Blankwaffe. Durch Blattrelief verzierter, stuckierter Rahmen mit schöner Vergoldung (rs. verstärkend eine neue Spanplatte eingesetzt). Partiell leicht beschädigt, Altersspuren. Bildmaße 102 x 77 cm, Rahmenmaße 114 x 89 x 6,5 cm. Schön erhalten.
Maximilian Pohl (1893 - 1951) trat am 1.10.1912 als Kanonier in das 7. Feldartillerie-Regiment "Prinzregent Luitpold" ein. Am 20.3.1913 wurde er zum Fähnrich ernannt und mit Ausbruch des Ersten Weltkriegs zum Leutnant befördert. Für seine Verdienste erhielt er am 28.8.1914 durch den bayerischen König das Ritterkreuz des Militär-Max-Joseph-Ordens und durfte sich nun "Ritter von Pohl" nennen. Nach dem Krieg diente Pohl ab 13.4.1919 im "Freikorps Epp", das in die Reichswehr übernommen wurde. Während des Zweiten Weltkriegs war er General der Flieger sowie Kommandierender General der Luftwaffe in Mittelitalien.
Prof. Walter Geffcken (1872 - 1950) war ein prominenter Vertreter der Münchner Künstlerszene, der für die Zeitschrift "Jugend" (Namensgeberin des Jugendstils) arbeitete und regelmäßig im Glaspalast ausstellte.
Provenienz: Direkt aus Familienbesitz.
Prof. Walter Geffcken - a portrait of Maximilian Ritter von Pohl as bearer of the Military Order of Max Joseph, dated 1916
Prof. Walter Geffcken - a portrait of Maximilian Ritter von Pohl as bearer of the Military Order of Max Joseph, dated 1916
Oil on wood, the artist's signature "W. Geffcken 1916" at the top left. Three-quarter portrait, seated, Max von Pohl in the dark blue uniform of a Bavarian artillery lieutenant, the Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Joseph on his right chest, holding a cigarette in his right hand and the handle of his sword in his left. Gilt stucco frame decorated with a leaf pattern (the reverse reinforced with a new chipboard). Partially slightly damaged, traces of age. Frame dimensions 114 x 89 x 6.5 cm. In good condition.
Maximilian Pohl (1893 - 1951) joined the 7th Field Artillery Regiment "Prinzregent Luitpold" as a gunner on 1st October 1912. He was promoted to ensign on 20th March 1913 and to lieutenant at the onset of the First World War. His achievements were acknowledged by the Bavarian king on 28th August 1914, who awarded him the Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Max Joseph, thereby granting him the privilege to call himself "Ritter von Pohl". After the war Pohl joined the "Freikorps Epp" on 13th April 1919, which merged into the Reichswehr. During the Second World War he was a Luftwaffe general and the commanding Luftwaffe general for Central Italy.
Prof. Walter Geffcken (1872 - 1950) was a noted member of the Munich art scene, contributing to the magazine "Jugend" (name giver of the "Jugendstil" or German Art Nouveau movement) and regularly displaying his works in the Glaspalast.
Provenance: Directly from the family's collection.
Condition: II
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