Ex libris Nikolaus Schindler
1912
Franz von Bayros crafted this intricate bookplate for Nikolaus Schindler in 1912, blending Symbolist mystery with Art Nouveau elegance. A woman in a wide-brimmed hat rides a majestic stag through a floral dreamscape, flanked by a cherub and a frolicking satyr. Bayros was a controversial figure in the Vienna Secession, famous for his erotic illustrations, but here he channels a more mythological, romantic energy. As an 'Ex libris,' this print was meant to be pasted inside books, serving as a highly decorative 'property of' label for a lucky library owner.