Lot No. 187


Joseph Höger


Joseph Höger - Master Drawings, Prints before 1900, Watercolours, Miniatures

(Vienna 1801-1877) Ort castle by Lake Traunsee, titled "Gmundner See" in the foreground, an old inscription "Jos. Höger, Ort am Traunsee" and collector’s mark Ruff, and a later inscription "Collection Liechtenstein, Vaduz" on the reverse, watercolor on paper, 24,5 x 37,5 cm, framed, (Hu)

Joseph Höger was a student at the Vienna Academy under Josef Rebell. J. C. Erhard and J. A. Klein had a particular influence on him. Together with his brother in law Friedrich Gauermann he undertook several art excursions to the Alps, to Venice and to North Italy. He became famous for his atmospheric and yet dramatic woud- and mountain landscapes and also with his delicate and detailed watercolours. In artists‘ circles he was nicknamed "Bäume-Raffael" (Raffael of trees) for his splendid depiction of trees.

Specialist: Dr. Brigitte Huck Dr. Brigitte Huck
+43-1-515 60-378

19c.paintings@dorotheum.at

30.09.2015 - 15:00

Realized price: **
EUR 6,875.-
Estimate:
EUR 5,000.- to EUR 6,000.-

Joseph Höger


(Vienna 1801-1877) Ort castle by Lake Traunsee, titled "Gmundner See" in the foreground, an old inscription "Jos. Höger, Ort am Traunsee" and collector’s mark Ruff, and a later inscription "Collection Liechtenstein, Vaduz" on the reverse, watercolor on paper, 24,5 x 37,5 cm, framed, (Hu)

Joseph Höger was a student at the Vienna Academy under Josef Rebell. J. C. Erhard and J. A. Klein had a particular influence on him. Together with his brother in law Friedrich Gauermann he undertook several art excursions to the Alps, to Venice and to North Italy. He became famous for his atmospheric and yet dramatic woud- and mountain landscapes and also with his delicate and detailed watercolours. In artists‘ circles he was nicknamed "Bäume-Raffael" (Raffael of trees) for his splendid depiction of trees.

Specialist: Dr. Brigitte Huck Dr. Brigitte Huck
+43-1-515 60-378

19c.paintings@dorotheum.at


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Auction: Master Drawings, Prints before 1900, Watercolours, Miniatures
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 30.09.2015 - 15:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 23.09. - 30.09.2015


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