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Minoritenplatz 8 (1.)
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Wolfgang von Polheim & Johann Anton von Pergen

Josef Valentin Kassin
1897

Description

Two stone statues in niches flanking the entrance of the former Lower Austrian Lieutenancy.

POLHEIM	PERGEN
Wolfgang Freiherr von Polheim (1458 - 1512) Austrian nobleman and from 1501 to his death chief and regent in the Lower Austrian lands. (Wikipedia).	Johann Anton Graf von Pergen (Wien 1725 - Wien 1814) Austrian diplomat and statesman of the Habsburg monarchy, serving under four consecutive monarchs for more than fifty years (Wikipedia).

Signature

(Both) j. kassin

Sculptor

Josef Valentin Kassin (Klagenfurt 1856 - Wien 1931), Austrian sculptor (Wikipedia – Article).

Sources & Information

Wien Geschichte Wiki, Minoritenplatz.

Locatie (N 48°12'33" - E 16°21'52") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: atwi139; Photograph: 14 September 2016
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