Lot No. 730


Johann Georg de Hamilton


Johann Georg de Hamilton - Old Master Paintings

(Brussels 1672–1737 Vienna)
Hounds attacking a wild boar,
signed and dated lower left: J G v Hamelton / A. 1711,
oil on canvas, 55.5 x 75 cm, framed

Provenance:
Collection of Prince Adam Franz zu Schwarzenberg, Wittingau Castle, Bohemia; English private collection, since c. 1915;
Vanderkindere auction, Brussels, 14 September 2010, lot 85

We are grateful to Dr Jan de Maere, Brussels, for comfirming the authenticity of the present painting (correspondence of 20 February 2013). Johann Georg de Hamilton was famous above all for his hunting scenes. He was an imperial court painter in Vienna, but also received commissions from the Princes Liechtenstein and Schwarzenberg. In 1709 he became a member of the Viennese Academy. From 1710 onwards he worked exclusively for Prince Adam Franz zu Schwarzenberg.

Specialist: Damian Brenninkmeyer Damian Brenninkmeyer
+43 1 515 60 403

old.masters@dorotheum.com

15.10.2013 - 18:00

Realized price: **
EUR 9,525.-
Estimate:
EUR 8,000.- to EUR 12,000.-

Johann Georg de Hamilton


(Brussels 1672–1737 Vienna)
Hounds attacking a wild boar,
signed and dated lower left: J G v Hamelton / A. 1711,
oil on canvas, 55.5 x 75 cm, framed

Provenance:
Collection of Prince Adam Franz zu Schwarzenberg, Wittingau Castle, Bohemia; English private collection, since c. 1915;
Vanderkindere auction, Brussels, 14 September 2010, lot 85

We are grateful to Dr Jan de Maere, Brussels, for comfirming the authenticity of the present painting (correspondence of 20 February 2013). Johann Georg de Hamilton was famous above all for his hunting scenes. He was an imperial court painter in Vienna, but also received commissions from the Princes Liechtenstein and Schwarzenberg. In 1709 he became a member of the Viennese Academy. From 1710 onwards he worked exclusively for Prince Adam Franz zu Schwarzenberg.

Specialist: Damian Brenninkmeyer Damian Brenninkmeyer
+43 1 515 60 403

old.masters@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Old Master Paintings
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 15.10.2013 - 18:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 05.10. - 15.10.2013


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