Bidspirit auction | Carl Spitzweg (1808-1885), 'Der Kakteenfreund',

Carl Spitzweg (1808-1885), 'Der Kakteenfreund', a Pewter Bas-Relief Plaque - A decorative bas-relief plaque cast in a white metal alloy, likely pewter, presented in a deep-moulded oak frame. The scene is a three-dimensional reproduction of the painting titled 'Der Kakteenfreund' (The Cactus Friend) by the German Biedermeier artist Carl Spitzweg. The composition depicts a scholar in a cluttered interior examining a small cactus on a windowsill, surrounded by stacks of books and papers. The relief features a soft satin-grey patina with darkened recessed areas to enhance the depth of the casting. An applied metal plate on the lower section of the frame is inscribed with the title 'Der Kakteenfreund' above 'Carl Spitzweg 1808-1885'. The plaque is mounted within a solid wood frame with a visible grain. 40 cm x 32 cm x 4 cm.