GOETZ: K-539 Ulrich's Cross

cacheman · March 30, 2005 4:21PM

K-539 ULRICH’S CROSS (FOR Prelate J.M. Friesenegger, Augusburg), 1937, Incuse Reverse Cast AE, 240mm X 242mm, Incuse edge punch. UNC, RRRR

Karl Goetz in his biography writes the following about this cross: “Prelate Friesenegger died on May 18th, 1937. He was well known as the author of the book ’Ulrich’s-Kreuze’ and also a keen collector of such crosses. On his death I received the commission to create a large ‘Ulrich Cross’ in bronze which was mounted on his grave slab.”

The scene on the cross depicts battle action of Bishop Ulrich leading his forces against the Hungarians on the Lechfeld in 955. Goetz’s assertion that Ulrich himself took part in the battle is incorrect, as Ulrich could not have broken through the ranks of the Magyars.

Bottom: Coat of arms of Josef M. Friesenegger.

This plaque is considered to Goetz collectors to be the ‘Holy Grail’ of the available Goetz material for collection. It is possible that this is the only piece in private collection.

sumnom · March 30, 2005 4:25PM

WOW. Fantastic.

elverno · March 30, 2005 4:45PM

Simply stunning!

wybrit · March 30, 2005 8:32PM

What an incredible piece!

trozau · March 30, 2005 10:25PM

I like!

farthing · March 30, 2005 10:51PM

WOW is right!

Aethelred · March 30, 2005 11:03PM

ccrdragon · March 31, 2005 12:14AM

amazing!!!!!

oldshep · March 31, 2005 12:15AM

That loud noise was the sound of my eyes popping - That is one nifty piece!! You are doing a great job of collecting and recording the history of these Goetz works. This has been a great trip through a specific historical period through the eyes of an opinionated artist.
Shep

AuldFartte · March 31, 2005 12:15AM

WOW!!! Incredible

boz · March 31, 2005 1:05AM

Very, very nice

theboz11 · March 31, 2005 2:26AM

Oh MY. That is stunning

Refrema · March 31, 2005 3:00AM

That is truly a beautifull piece!!

Bob

Garneteye · March 31, 2005 3:56AM

Simply stunning, I realy am at loss for words! Thanks again for sharing your collection.

Dan

cacheman · March 31, 2005 4:02AM

I forgot to mention that the image is the actual size...the damn thing takes one drawer of the cabinet all by itself!

cosmicdebris · March 31, 2005 4:55AM

Awesome piece! Care to mention what it cost at all?

hyperizer · March 31, 2005 11:18AM

Jeepers!

PuddlePirate · April 2, 2005 11:33AM

That is an awesome peice, simply awesome.

cacheman · April 3, 2005 1:56PM

I saw a reference today in one of my Lepczyk catalogs that there are only four of these...one, of which, is on the gravestone of Friesenegger.

wildjag · April 3, 2005 2:07PM

That cross is fantastic

Steve27 · April 3, 2005 9:38PM

WOW!!! Super piece! Where are Goetz's initials?

cacheman · April 4, 2005 1:24AM

No initials on this one but it does have his edge punched (incuse) 'KGoeTz' in the bottom center edge...you can't see it unless I imaged the edge of the piece.

trozau · April 4, 2005 2:24AM

<< <i>I saw a reference today in one of my Lepczyk catalogs that there are only four of these...one, of which, is on the gravestone of Friesenegger. >>

I wonder how easy it would be to snag that one out of the gravestone?

cacheman · April 4, 2005 2:27AM

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<< <i>I saw a reference today in one of my Lepczyk catalogs that there are only four of these...one, of which, is on the gravestone of Friesenegger. >>

I wonder how easy it would be to snag that one out of the gravestone?

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Don't think it didn't cross my mind.....

laurentyvan · April 4, 2005 2:53AM

How special is it when Scott images something no on else has imaged or posted in (the recent) Numismatic or Exonumic (sp) field. Such a marvelous piece and it's on the Darkside forum, without being coin or medal shaped, but of related interest nontheless. I have read and appreciated all of your Goetz imagery even if I don't always reply to each one.

When you're done imaging and organizing the Goetz website, it'll be a stand alone without peer (s).

GOETZ: K-539 Ulrich's Cross

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