Josef Glanz, 19th Century Austrian Original Cast Iron Virgin Mary Sculpture

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The Immaculate Concepcion - original cast iron sculpture signed by Josef Glanz.
The signature is reported on the General Marken … Read more The Immaculate Concepcion - original cast iron sculpture signed by Josef Glanz.
The signature is reported on the General Marken Register of 1867 (see photos)
Beautiful pristine cast iron sculpture representing 'The Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of ' The Immaculate Concepcion'' signed by Josef Glanz.
Between 1831 and 1848 Glanz’s company was a successful business in Vienna, Austria .
Many pieces were not only cast by Joseph Glanz, but also designed and modeled by the master himself, as noted in the report of the 1845 Vienna exhibition: “Glanz is among the most excellent art casters'
Glanz used several different marks between 1831 and ca.1848 while working in Vienna.
Glanz often used the initials “Glanz m. Vorb“(Glanz mit Vorbehalt) and a further mark: “G. m V.” as described in the Marken Register. See less