Albert Rieger

(Trieste 1834–1905 Vienna)
The Naval Battle of Lissa, signed, dated Alb. Rieger 1866, oil on canvas, 67 x 98 cm, framed

In the naval battle of Lissa (modern-day Vis, Croatia), the Austrian and Italian fleets engaged in combat on 20 July 1866 during the Third Italian War of Independence. Despite being both numerically and technologically superior, the Italian forces were ultimately defeated by Wilhelm Freiherr von Tegetthoff and his troops. Their victory not only secured Austrian dominance in the Adriatic but also upheld Habsburg control over Veneto.

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Realized price: **
EUR 19.500,-
Estimate:
EUR 10.000,- to EUR 12.000,-

Albert Rieger


(Trieste 1834–1905 Vienna)
The Naval Battle of Lissa, signed, dated Alb. Rieger 1866, oil on canvas, 67 x 98 cm, framed

In the naval battle of Lissa (modern-day Vis, Croatia), the Austrian and Italian fleets engaged in combat on 20 July 1866 during the Third Italian War of Independence. Despite being both numerically and technologically superior, the Italian forces were ultimately defeated by Wilhelm Freiherr von Tegetthoff and his troops. Their victory not only secured Austrian dominance in the Adriatic but also upheld Habsburg control over Veneto.

Specialist: Mag. Dimitra Reimüller Mag. Dimitra Reimüller
+43-1-515 60-355

19c.paintings@dorotheum.at


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Auction: 19th Century Paintings
Auction type: Saleroom auction with Live Bidding
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Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 12.04. - 28.04.2025


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