Schilling's figures are encased
Invitation to the photo session, Tuesday, 6 November, from 9.30 a.m.
The valuable Schilling figures in the park at Chemnitz Castle Pond will be covered with their winter protection, the so-called enclosure, tomorrow, Tuesday.
Media representatives are invited to a photo opportunity. Work will begin at 9.30 a.m. to install the acrylic glass protection on the four groups of sculptures.
The Schilling figures are among the artistic and sculptural gems from the classicist period that are known far beyond Chemnitz. The four groups of figures were created as allegories of the times of day by the well-known sculptor Johannes Schilling (1828-1910) from Mittweida.
The sculptures made of Postelwitz Elbe sandstone symbolise the times of day "The Morning", "The Noon", "The Evening" and "The Night". In 1905, the originals made of Postelwitz sandstone were replaced by bronze casts (duplicates) on Brühl's Terrace in Dresden and Chemnitz received the more valuable originals.
The most recent refurbishment of the artworks took place in 2017, when the dirt coating - the patina - was removed and small damaged areas were repaired. The figures were given a glaze that allows the sandstone to breathe while protecting it from environmental influences. The work cost around 50,000 euros. In September 2018, the repair of vandalism damage to the "Girl playing a lute" figure was completed. The repair cost 5,000 euros.