After Moritz Retzsch (German, 1779-1857). Oil on canvas painting depicting Retzsch's "The Chess Players," depicting two figures playing chess while an angel observes the pair. The painting is set with a clock. With a sliding wood panel along the back to access the clock. Rectangular brass movement, spring, and escapement. With an enamel dial and a gilt frame case.

Provenance: Dorotheum, May 15, 2006, lot 106; From the Estate of Horst Rechelbacher, Osceola, Wisconsin.

Horst Rechelbacher, the founder of Aveda and Intelligent Nutrients, was a pioneer in the field of safe and eco-friendly cosmetics. The same curiosity that led him to explore ways to improve the beauty industry led him to travel the world, collecting rare and beautiful objects as he went. This sale features selections from that lifetime of eclectic and inspired collecting, including furniture by Carlo Bugatti, Gabriel Viardot, and Josef Hoffman; artworks by artists ranging from Old Masters to Salvador Dali to Arman; an impressive collection of Indian sculptures; and much more. Be sure to explore our timed-only online auction of other fascinating objects from this collection that will be posted in mid-August.
Height: 24 in x width: 24 in x depth: 5 1/2 in. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.