Description
7" x 2 1/2" bust of christ made out of wood. Great aunt had it displayed as a knick knack item. On the back is etched in the wood " Heimat-Kunst Oberamergau 1924 Hans Spegel." The bust is a lighter wood attached to a darker wood stand.
Re: Bust of Christ
Can anyone tell me anything regarding this item. Almost 2 weeks-no comments.
Re: Bust of Christ
Oberammergau is in the German state of Bavaria.Â
Heimat Kunst: means Homeland Art or Regional arts and crafts. The artists name seems off. Is it "Hans Spiegel" ? German would have and "i" in it normally. Hope this helps you research. Husband is German so I know a little.
Good luck.
Re: Bust of Christ
thanks for that info-interesting. It is spelled Spengel though. I did find an german
artist named Ferdinand Johann Spengel. Not sure of that middle name spelling off the bat without looking again ...1924 fit into years he was doing art and he may have used Hans as nickname I guess...will continue to look. Thanks again though !