19th Century Art at Koller

Formerly considered a purely regional phenomenon, the market for quality 19th century paintings has become decidedly international, and Koller's auctions in this field have been at the forefront of the trend. Not only Orientalist works have set records, such as a view of Jerusalem's Wailing Wall by British artist William Gale in March 2009 (CHF 318 000 / € 209 800), but also more classic works such as a landscape depicting Volturno towards Capua by Jakob Phillip Hackert that sold in March 2008 for CHF 710 000 / EUR 450 000.

 

Next Auction: 26 March 2010

Preview in Zurich:

13 - 21 March 2010

Preview of highlights:

Düsseldorf: 25 - 26 February 2010

19th Century Paintings - Auction 26 March 2010
Highlights		    
  A152/3220
PAUL VON FRANKEN
The crane hunt. 1872.
Oil on canvas. 107 x 162 cm.

CHF 100 000.- / 150 000.-
(€ 67 570.- / 101 350.-)

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  A152/3223
JULIUS SERGIUS VON KLEVER
Birch forest. 1883.
Oil on canvas. 115.5 x 142.5 cm.

CHF 120 000.- / 150 000.-
(€ 81 080.- / 101 350.-)

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  A152/3227
ARTURO RICCI
Polite society in an interior.
Oil on canvas. 77 x 104 cm.

CHF 150 000.- / 180 000.-
(€ 101 350.- / 121 620.-)

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  A152/3272
JEAN-BAPTISTE CAMILLE COROT
Fontainebleau - aux Gorges d‘Apremont.
Circa 1830. Oil on panel. 32 x 44.3 cm.

CHF 100 000.- / 140 000.-
(€ 67 570.- / 94 590.-)

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An important work by German artist Paul von Franken, “The Crane Hunt” (lot 3220), stands out among the selection of 19th century paintings at Koller this spring. Von Franken traveled extensively throughout Russia and Eastern Europe during his career, but retained a particular fascination for the landscapes and peoples of the Caucasians, as demonstrated in this Romantic composition. An oil study by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (lot 3272), dates from circa 1830, when Corot was beginning to enjoy recognition as one of the most important landscape painters of his generation. Corot learned the technique of “open-air” painting from Achille-Etna Michallon and soon became one of its leading proponents, influencing several generations of artists, including the impressionists. In this charming wooded scene, probably painted near Fontainebleau, Corot captures the light and atmosphere of the moment in a surprisingly modern manner.