Eisenach saves art treasures: two masterpieces are restored!

Eisenach saves art treasures: two masterpieces are restored!

In the city of Eisenach, two significant paintings from the collection of the Thuringian Museum for Restoration were handed over. This is done under the expert leadership of restorer Nora Pfeiffer, who will take care of the processing of the historical works of art. This is an important step to preserve the region's cultural heritage.

The first picture, "Autumn landscape near Bad Berka", comes from the brush of the artist Alexander von Szpinger, who lived between 1889 and 1969. Szpinger studied at the renowned arts and crafts school in Weimar and was a master student at the legendary Bauhaus. The restoration of this work, for which over 2300 euros are estimated, is fully financed by the Eisenach's support.

Eisenach art back into the spotlight

Another, much more important work in this collection is "the network flickers", which was created by the Dutch painter Josef Israëls in 1925. Israëls was a prominent representative of the Hague School, who is known for her open -air painting. His works capture the facets of light, atmosphere and landscape with a depth that make them real masterpieces in art history.

The high appreciation of his works to this day is also evident in the auction prices. In 2021, a work of art by Israëls achieved almost 42,000 euros. This not only underlines the value of his work, but also the importance of maintaining his works for future generations. Dr. Reinhold Brunner, provisional director of the Thuringian Museum, emphasizes the importance of these restoration projects and praises the cooperation with committed sponsors.

For the comprehensive restoration of the "network flickers", a total of around 16,000 euros is required, of which the Free State of Thuringia provides 11,000 euros. This financial support is crucial to maintain the rich history and art tradition in Eisenach. Ingo Wachtmeister, the deputy responsible for culture, expresses gratitude to the support group and emphasizes how important it is to preserve such treasures.

The restorer Nora Pfeiffer not only brings her specialist knowledge, but also experiences from previous restorations in the Elschner gallery, which further ensures the success of the project. In this respect, cooperation with it is a valuable step in the right direction to revise the cultural identity and the artistic heritage of Eisenach.

For more information about the background of the restoration and the important works from the region, See the report on www.thueringer-allgemeine.de .