Friedrich Goldschieder Bust Of Ludvig Van Beethoven After Franz Klein (1779-1840) Antiquarian Books and illustrated books for authors

and illustrated books for authors such as Jane Austen

During the years at sea he maintained a keen interest in art

London in 1856

and the lid opens to reveal a miniature candle box to the interior

fully hallmarked with '925' for sterling silver

Friedrich Goldschieder Bust Of Ludvig Van Beethoven After Franz Klein (1779-1840) Antiquarian Books and illustrated books for authorsA striking late 19th century earthenware mask on plinth of good proportions depicting the great Ludvig Van Beethoven by Friedrich Goldschieder (1845 1897). This life mask was originally taken by the Austrian sculptor Franz Klein (1779 1840) in 1812. Franz Klein was commissioned by the German piano makers Nannette (1769 1833) and Johann Andreas Streicher (1761 1833) to produce a bust of Beethoven. The 42 year old composer gave the sculptor permission