Anton Prinner
Summary: pasc92 warns against the misattribution of works to Anton Prinner, notably the 'Chaman' series, which is flooding the market but is not connected to the artist. This problem seems to stem from a poorly informed auctioneer, leading to errors in galleries and sales. suzrobi-9201 expresses interest in Prinner and asks for additional information, especially about his burial place. lingma85 provides the location of Prinner's grave in Montparnasse Cemetery, thus helping suzrobi-9201 visit it.
Professional and collector for over 40 years of Anton Prinner’s work (Anna Prinner, as she was called), I would like to point out to all collectors or lovers of the artist’s work that the so-called “Chaman” series, which can be found in the form of bedside tables, fire screens, bookends, etc., and which has flooded the market for several years, has no connection, near or far, with Anton Prinner, who never produced them..
The incorrect attribution comes from an auctioneer who was undoubtedly ignorant, and following that everyone went along with it, auction houses, galleries, dealers.. Some people today, more cautious, “attribute to ..” or, as Métayer Mermoz indicates, “traditionally attributed to” … it is time for this scandal to stop, it enriches unscrupulous people who produce these items by the chain…
Ask yourselves where they all come from when they didn’t even exist 20 years ago…
I’m not even talking about the CAP signature that appears on all these models, CAP who could possibly have seen a link with Prinner? (whose signature is generally Prinner in full)
I’m sorry for the sellers of these items on ebay, they remain pretty decorative pieces but nothing more…
PM
suzrobi-9201
·11 months agoHello,
I discovered Anton Prinner's work a few years ago and I'm looking for more information about him. But there isn't much to be found. If you have any sources or articles to recommend, I'd be grateful, especially since I live in the 14th arrondissement in Paris, a few minutes from Rue Pernety where he lived. Also, do you know where he is buried?
.
lingma85
·11 months agoGood evening @suzrobi-9201
A. Prinner's final resting place is in the Montparnasse cemetery... (17th division)
Best regards
suzrobi-9201
·11 months agoI pass through this cemetery almost 4 times a week so I’m going to go visit it
.