A new start All good things come to those who wait … or so I have heard. It has been over two years so what better occasion than our return to T EFA F Maastricht to present you with a new publication. As we have with our “Collecting Treasures of the Past” catalogues, again we offer a wide range of exceptional sculptures and other works of art. Going forward we are all optimistic that life in the art world evolves into an exciting new pattern of interactions with our friends, colleagues, and clients that are essential to bring back the joy to our profession. The conversations and discussions that we have as a community increases our awareness – producing fresh eyes for connoisseurs while celebrating enjoyment in arts.
Each object has been specifically selected for this catalogue because of the high level of quality as well as thorough academic and scientific study; especially focusing on due diligence in provenance research. The exceptional enamel plaque with the scene of Christ Carrying the Cross, originally belonging to the same series as four other plaques in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York; the relief with a rare scene of Saint Eligius Shoeing the Horse attributed to Hans Thoman; and the stone sculpture of Enthroned Virgin with Child that is a remarkable example of the Maria Lactans iconography are only a few artworks we are excited to bring to you.
I wish to thank Zeljka Himbele, our Gallery Manager, Vera Miljkovic, Photographer and Ane Georgiades, Conservator, for their dedication to our objects, and to Florian Eitle and his team, Eva Bitzinger and Julia Scheid, for the thorough research they have done. Even as we were isolated, we are thankful for the collaboration without which this publication would not have been possible.
We sincerely hope that you enjoy the publication, and photography, but even better if you will visit us in person. Tony Blumka
P. S.: This is also great opportunity to announce a new chapter in our lives. Lois and I will be moving to a new location in New York in September. Please note that our address will be at the Gainsborough Studios, 222 Central Park South. We hope to welcome many of you there.
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