Lot No. 612


Franz Ignaz Flurer


(d. 1742 in Graz)
A pair of architectural capriccios with varied figural and animal groups, oil on canvas, each 110.5 x 85 cm, framed,

Provenance: formerly in the ownership of the Count of Attems, Graz. Ignaz Maria Count of Attems-Heiligenkreuz (1652–1732), in whose service the painter, Franz Ignaz Flurer worked for many years, not only built the Palais Attems in Graz and many palaces in southern Styria and Krain, but he was also a keen and wealthy collector. The works amassed by him formed the core of the collection of the most important private art gallery in Styria. At the request of the Count, Flurer executed numerous paintings, including full cycles of paintings for the palace at Graz and for many of the country houses owned by the Atterns family.

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

old.masters@dorotheum.com

13.10.2010 - 18:00

Realized price: **
EUR 14,940.-
Estimate:
EUR 12,000.- to EUR 15,000.-

Franz Ignaz Flurer


(d. 1742 in Graz)
A pair of architectural capriccios with varied figural and animal groups, oil on canvas, each 110.5 x 85 cm, framed,

Provenance: formerly in the ownership of the Count of Attems, Graz. Ignaz Maria Count of Attems-Heiligenkreuz (1652–1732), in whose service the painter, Franz Ignaz Flurer worked for many years, not only built the Palais Attems in Graz and many palaces in southern Styria and Krain, but he was also a keen and wealthy collector. The works amassed by him formed the core of the collection of the most important private art gallery in Styria. At the request of the Count, Flurer executed numerous paintings, including full cycles of paintings for the palace at Graz and for many of the country houses owned by the Atterns family.

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: 13.10.2010 - 18:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 02.10. - 13.10.2010


** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT

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