Lot No. 704


(Augsburg 1573–1613 Prague) Daniel Fröschl


(Augsburg 1573–1613 Prague) Daniel Fröschl - Old Master Paintings

St. Jerome in his study, after the engraving by Albrecht Dürer executed in 1514, oil on panel, 36.5 x 22.6 cm, framed

Certificate:
Ludwig Meyer, Munich (2012).

Provenance:
Auktion Fischer, Lucerne, 18-22.06.1963, lot 1647;
South German private collection.

The miniature painter, Daniel Fröschl was commissioned by the Grand Duke of Tuscany and, above all, by Emperor Rudolf II, to copy works by famous painters. He was appointed Imperial miniature painter in 1601. In 1607, he was given the honourable and responsible office of Administrator of the Imperial Art Collections. Another copy by Fröschl of a work by Albrecht Dürer, Virgin and Child with many animals (after a wash drawing today in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna), was auctioned at the Dorotheum, Vienna, on 01.10.2003 as lot 240.

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

old.masters@dorotheum.com

17.10.2012 - 18:00

Estimate:
EUR 25,000.- to EUR 28,000.-

(Augsburg 1573–1613 Prague) Daniel Fröschl


St. Jerome in his study, after the engraving by Albrecht Dürer executed in 1514, oil on panel, 36.5 x 22.6 cm, framed

Certificate:
Ludwig Meyer, Munich (2012).

Provenance:
Auktion Fischer, Lucerne, 18-22.06.1963, lot 1647;
South German private collection.

The miniature painter, Daniel Fröschl was commissioned by the Grand Duke of Tuscany and, above all, by Emperor Rudolf II, to copy works by famous painters. He was appointed Imperial miniature painter in 1601. In 1607, he was given the honourable and responsible office of Administrator of the Imperial Art Collections. Another copy by Fröschl of a work by Albrecht Dürer, Virgin and Child with many animals (after a wash drawing today in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna), was auctioned at the Dorotheum, Vienna, on 01.10.2003 as lot 240.

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

old.masters@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Old Master Paintings
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 17.10.2012 - 18:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 06.10. - 17.10.2012

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