Simon Hofer (sculptor)

Simon Hofer (1683–1749) was a German sculptor in Straubing,[1] mainly of church sculptures. Around 1710 he worked as an apprentice in Regensburg.[1] In 1713 he married the step-daughter of the sculptor Franz Mozart in Kumpfmühl.[1] In 1718 he settled in Geiselhöring, became master and member of the carpenter's guild.[1] He died in Straubing.[1]

Selected works

  • Ascha, Parish Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary: side statues of the high altar, 1749.
  • Hadersbach (Geiselhöring), Parish Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary: high altar: statues of John the Evangelist and John the Baptist, angels, 1721.
  • Haimbuch (Mötzing), St. Margaret's Church: statues of the high altar, 1740.
  • Haindling (Geiselhöring), Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary: stucco capitals of the pillars, 1721; trumpet angel of the pulpit, 1721; statues of Saint Joachim and Saint Anne between the outer columns of the high altar, 1729.
  • Hainsbach (Geiselhöring), St. John's Parish Church: Mater Dolorosa; triumphal cross, between 1741 and 1743.
  • Obertunding (Mengkofen), St. Catherine's Parish Church: Saint Roch, Christ of the Resurrection, altar figures, 1718.
  • Straubing, St. Vitus Church: organ case: foliage and genii, 1741.
  • Windberg, Abbey Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary: tabernacle figures.

Among works attributed to him are:

  • Sossau (Straubing), Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary: four candlestick angels; Saint Augustine and Saint Norbert, pulpit figures.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Trier, Dankmar. "Hofer, Simon (1683)". Artists of the World. Retrieved 2026-06-26.

Further reading

  • Schmitt, Otto (2008). Der Straubinger Bildhauer Simon Hofer (1683 - 1749): ein Vorschlag zur Rekonstruktion seines Werks (in German). Straubing: Historischer Verein für Straubing und Umgebung. ISBN 978-3-00-023955-7. Wikidata Q140365316.
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