Lot No. 558


August Querfurt


Wolfenbüttel 1698–1761 Vienna)
A mounted skirmish, oil on canvas, 42 x 58.5 cm, framed,

We are grateful to Professor Giancarlo Sestieri, Rome, for identifying this artist. After training under his father, the landscape and animal painter, Tobias Querfurt, Querfurt went to Augsburg to work in the studio of Rugendas. He found his own style by studying the works of Wouwerman. Querfurt’s battle scenes enjoyed great success amongst the princely collectors of his time.

Specialist: Dr. Alexander Strasoldo Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
+43-1-515 60-556

alexander.strasoldo@dorotheum.at

13.10.2010 - 18:00

Estimate:
EUR 8,000.- to EUR 10,000.-

August Querfurt


Wolfenbüttel 1698–1761 Vienna)
A mounted skirmish, oil on canvas, 42 x 58.5 cm, framed,

We are grateful to Professor Giancarlo Sestieri, Rome, for identifying this artist. After training under his father, the landscape and animal painter, Tobias Querfurt, Querfurt went to Augsburg to work in the studio of Rugendas. He found his own style by studying the works of Wouwerman. Querfurt’s battle scenes enjoyed great success amongst the princely collectors of his time.

Specialist: Dr. Alexander Strasoldo Dr. Alexander Strasoldo
+43-1-515 60-556

alexander.strasoldo@dorotheum.at


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Auction: Old Master Paintings
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 13.10.2010 - 18:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 02.10. - 13.10.2010