Japanese Jarginer (mistakenly thought to be the Baptismal Font of King Ludwig I

Art

Verostko Center for the Arts

Name/Title

Japanese Jarginer (mistakenly thought to be the Baptismal Font of King Ludwig I

Entry/Object ID

1980.022

Description

According to Stanislaus Zachewicz, Howard Heinz purchased on of king Ludwig's castles in which his baptismal font was found. The castle was dismantled and then reassembled in America. For transporting, the font was cut in two (it was originally one solid piece of wood). After Mr. Heinz's death, the font was purchased by Louis Lanzino at public auction for $250.00. He displayed the font in his floral shop and then later sold it for $250.00 to Fr. Stanislaus Zachewicz, who gave it to Saint Vincent in 1980. However, correspondence with the estate of H.J. Heinz does not substantiate Fr. Zachewicz's story, and Louis Lanzino has been impossible to reach for his comments. Correspondance with institutions in Germany has also been fruitless.

Artwork Details

Medium

Wood

Collection

Archabbey-General

Acquisition

Accession

1980.022

Source or Donor

Fr. Stanislaus Zachewicz

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Fr. Stanislaus Zachewicz

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

1800 - 1900

Notes

Date: 19th Century Artist's School: Japanese Technique: Carving

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Asian

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sculpture

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

Wood

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Number

Other Number

S-26

Dimensions

Height

42 in

Width

32 in

Depth

19 in

Dimension Notes

Base included.

Location

Room

Archabbot's Office

Building

Maur Hall

Date

February 9, 2025

Location

Room

Reception Room

Building

Maur Hall

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 26, 2007

General Notes

Note

Notes: According to Stanislaus Zachewicz, Howard Heinz purchased on of king Ludwig's castles in which his baptismal font was found. The castle was dismantled and then reassembled in America. For transporting, the font was cut in two (it was originally one solid piece of wood). After Mr. Heinz's death, the font was purchased by Louis Lanzino at public auction for $250.00. He displayed the font in his floral shop and then later sold it for $250.00 to Fr. Stanislaus Zachewicz, who gave it to Saint Vincent in 1980. However, correspondence with the estate of H.J. Heinz does not substantiate Fr. Zachewicz's story, and Louis Lanzino has been impossible to reach for his comments. Correspondance with institutions in Germany has also been fruitless. Status: OK

Created By

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Create Date

January 26, 2007

Updated By

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Update Date

February 11, 2025