Lot 483: FRANZ KOCK (Austrian 1886-1975) "Bacchanal Festival", 1920, oil on canvas, signed lower right with monogram signature and dated 1920. 18.5" x 49.5" (47cm x 125cm).

FRANZ KOCK (Austrian 1886-1975) "Bacchanal Festival", 1920, oil on canvas, signed lower right with monogram signature and dated 1920. 18.5" x 49.5" (47cm x 125cm).

Franz Kock was a well-known and active Austrian artist. He began his studies in Graz at the Technical Institute and later studied under Alfred Zoff and Anton Marussig. Later still he studied with Argio Orell in Triest. In 1923, he was honored with the State Gold Medal for painting.