Lot No. 100


Heinrich Maria von Hess


Heinrich Maria von Hess - 19th Century Paintings

(Düsseldorf 1798–1863 Munich) Portrait of a Lady set against a landscape, circa 1826 (Princess Sophie of Bavaria?), oil on canvas, 81.5 x 67 cm, framed, (Rei)

Letter of authentication issued by Prof. Dr. Helmut Börsch-Supan (copy), dated November 2011 available.

Heinrich Maria von Hess The artist received his first training from his father before entering the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich in 1813. Hess left the academy four years later after artistic differences of opinion with his teacher. A study trip to Italy lasting several years, the highpoint of which was Rome, brought him into contact with the works of the old masters. On his return to Germany he was appointed professor at the Royal Academy of Arts in Munich. In 1848 Hess was appointed acting director of the Royal Academy in Munich, and director of the Bavarian state collection.

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

19c.paintings@dorotheum.at

16.04.2013 - 18:00

Estimate:
EUR 8,000.- to EUR 12,000.-

Heinrich Maria von Hess


(Düsseldorf 1798–1863 Munich) Portrait of a Lady set against a landscape, circa 1826 (Princess Sophie of Bavaria?), oil on canvas, 81.5 x 67 cm, framed, (Rei)

Letter of authentication issued by Prof. Dr. Helmut Börsch-Supan (copy), dated November 2011 available.

Heinrich Maria von Hess The artist received his first training from his father before entering the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich in 1813. Hess left the academy four years later after artistic differences of opinion with his teacher. A study trip to Italy lasting several years, the highpoint of which was Rome, brought him into contact with the works of the old masters. On his return to Germany he was appointed professor at the Royal Academy of Arts in Munich. In 1848 Hess was appointed acting director of the Royal Academy in Munich, and director of the Bavarian state collection.

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
Date: 16.04.2013 - 18:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 06.04. - 16.04.2013