Alonso Sánchez Coello Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Alonso Sánchez Coello Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 03, 2024
Alonso Sánchez Coello (Valencia circa 1532-1588 Madrid) Portrait of Infanta Clara Eugenia (1566-1633), half-length, in red costume, white ruff and gold embroidered headdress
Est: £20,000 - £30,000
Alonso Sánchez Coello (Valencia circa 1532-1588 Madrid) Portrait of Infanta Clara Eugenia (1566-1633), half-length, in red costume, white ruff and gold embroidered headdress oil on card, laid on panel 9.4 x 6.3cm (3 11/16 x 2 1/2in).
Bonhams
May. 14, 2024
Alonso Sánchez Coello (Benifairó de les Valls 1531 ca. - Madrid 1588) bottega di
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Alonso Sánchez Coello (Benifairó de les Valls 1531 ca. - Madrid 1588) bottega di Ritratto di Anna d'Austria Regina di Spagna Olio su tela 96 x 82,5 cm La sua infanzia fu vissuta tra Spagna e Portogallo, dove risiedeva il nonno che lo accudì. Nel 1552, si recò a Lisbona con Anthonis Mor per eseguire, su mandato di Carlo V, il ritratto della famiglia reale portoghese. Per alcuni anni, rimase in Portogallo dipingendo per João Manuel, principe del Portogallo. In seguito si trasferì alla corte spagnola di Filippo II diventando pittore di corte nel 1560, operando sia nelle varie residenze reali, tra cui El Escorial, sia nelle più importanti chiese della capitale. Coello si ispirò molto a Tiziano riecheggiando la lezione del maestro nelle figure singole. Al contempo fece propria la precisione dei dettagli tipica di Antonio Mor, suo primo maestro. Lavorò a corte contemporaneamente a Sofonisba Anguissola, con la quale ha molte affinità stilistiche. Ebbe un valente allievo, Juan Pantoja de la Cruz, che a sua volta si contraddistinse per i ritratti. Alonso Sánchez Coello (Benifairó de les Valls ca. 1531 - Madrid 1588) workshop of Portrait of Anna of Austria, Queen of Spain Oil on canvas 96 x 82,5 cm
Lucas Aste
Mar. 30, 2024
AFTER ALONSO SANCHEZ COELLO SPANISH PORTRAIT PAINTING
Est: $100 - $150
Oil on canvas painting. After the Portrait of Margaret of Parma by Alonso Sanchez Coello, 1531 to 1588, a Spanish artist, court painter to King Philip II. The original artwork is now in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. Oval format, hand-painted wooden frame. Margaret of Parma, 1522 to 1586, was daughter of Emperor Charles V and Governess of the Netherlands in mid-16th century. Collectible Figurative Fine Art, Portraiture.
Antique Arena Inc
Dec. 18, 2023
SPANISH SCHOOL (Late 16th century - Early 17th century) "Portrait of Queen Margaret of Austria"
Est: €18,000 - €24,000
Oil on canvas. On the reverse, on the canvas, ancient inscription with attribution to Alonso Sanchez Coello (c. 1531 - Madrid, 1588) Measurements: 122 x 95 cm.
Ansorena
Mar. 14, 2022
ATTRIBUTED TO BARTOLOMÉ GONZÁLEZ (1564-1627)
Est: €30,000 - €40,000
ATTRIUBUTED TO BARTOLOMÉ GONZÁLEZ (1564-1627) Portrait of a young girl with a dog Oil on canvas H: 103 x W: 85 cm ATRIBUIDO A BARTOLOMÉ GONZÁLEZ (1564-1627) Retrato de una joven con perro óleo sobre lienzo A:103 x L: 85 cm
Antenor Auction
Nov. 24, 2021
Attributed to ALONSO SÁNCHEZ COELLO (Benifaró de los Valles, Valencia, 1531/32 - Madrid, 1588). "Portrait of Philip II. Oil on canvas.
Est: €45,000 - €50,000
Attributed to ALONSO SÁNCHEZ COELLO (Benifaró de los Valles, Valencia, 1531/32 - Madrid, 1588). "Portrait of Philip II. Oil on canvas. Presents descriptive label located on the back. Measurements: 73,7 x 58,7 cm; 95 x 80,5 cm (frame). Based on the model of Pantoja de la cruz. This work is inspired by the portrait of Philip III by Juan Pantoja in the Prado Museum. The work was conceived between 1606 - 1608 for the Portrait Room of the Palace of El Pardo. The piece follows more faithful models of another work in the Palacio del Pardo, a copy of the original model by Pantoja's workshop. However, the artist of this piece dispenses with Pantoja's decorated background, placing the protagonist in a sober and austere interior that does not detract from the King's prominence, a characteristic of Sánchez Coello's painting, as can be seen in the portrait of Philip II, which belongs to the collection of the Museum of History in Vienna. Philip III was the undisputed protagonist of his time, as is faithfully reflected in his clothing, characterized by the richness of the qualities and the presence of royal symbols such as the Golden Fleece, which is arranged on the armor. The armor was inspired by the armor ordered in Milan when the monarch was a child and is currently on display in the Royal Armory of the Royal Palace in Madrid. These armors were richly decorated with iconographic motifs, alluding to royal power through allegories. Due to its formal characteristics we can relate this work to the hand of Alonso Sánchez Coello, one of the most outstanding representatives of the Spanish 16th century, painter of Philip II's chamber. He lived as a child in Portugal and began his training in Lisbon, where he would later become the protégé of King John III. He later went to Flanders, where he completed his training with Antonio Moro. He returned to Lisbon in 1552 as painter to the royal family, although only three years later he was already in Spain, where he was the official portraitist of Felie II and his family. He was therefore one of the most prominent figures of Spanish Mannerist portraiture and in fact his daughter, Isabel Sanchez, was his pupil and follower, also an important portrait painter. Works by Sánchez Coello are currently held in the Prado Museum, the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Liechtenstein Museum in Vienna, the Fine Arts Museum in Bilbao, the Soumaya Museum in Mexico City, the Meadows Museum in Dallas, the Royal Collections at Hampton Court in the United Kingdom, the Monastery of the Descalzas Reales in Madrid, the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Metropolitan Museum in New York and the Royal Collection in London, among others.
Setdart Auction House
Jun. 16, 2021
Antonio Moro Circle. Late 16th Century “Anna von Egmond, princesa de Orange”
Est: €45,000 - €60,000
With number "53" inscribed on the right-hand side. On the back with old attribution to Alonso Sanchez Coello, identifying the sitter as the Infanta Isabel Clara Eugenia. Alonso Sanchez Coello trained in the workshop of Antonio Moro and worked with him as a copyist of his works at various stages, including one in Brussels between 1554-55." 21,5 x 17,5 cm
Ansorena
Jun. 08, 2021
Alonso Sánchez Coello Circle. (Benifairó del Valls, Valencia, 1531/32 - Madrid, 1588)
Est: €8,500 - €10,000
Alonso Sánchez Coello Circle. (Benifairó del Valls, Valencia, 1531/32 - Madrid, 1588) "Portrait of a Lady." Oil on canvas. 74 x 56 cm.
La Suite Subastas
May. 11, 2021
Attrib. Alonso Sanchez Coello (1531-1590) Oil On Canvas Painting
Est: $5,000 - $15,000
DESCRIPTION: Attributed Alonso Sanchez Coello oil on canvas painting. Depicts the portrait of a regal man decorated in royal garb. Crest in upper left corner, mounted in an ornate wood carved frame with engraved plaque, "Coello Alonso Sanchez". ORIGIN: Spain DIMENSIONS: (Framed) 41 1/4 in H x 35 5/8 in W (Canvas) 28 1/4 in H x 22 1/2 in W CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
Akiba Galleries
Jul. 07, 2020
Follower of Alonso Sánchez Coello (Valencia circa 1532-1588 Madrid) Portrait of a gentleman, full-length, in white costume
Est: £6,000 - £8,000
Follower of Alonso Sánchez Coello (Valencia circa 1532-1588 Madrid) Portrait of a gentleman, full-length, in white costume holding a halberd and standing beside a table with a plumed hat inscribed and dated 'ANNO DNI MD**/XXX NOVEMB AET/ SVAE. AN **/ M***' (lower right) oil on canvas 207.1 x 111.4cm (81 9/16 x 43 7/8in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 09, 2019
Alonso Sánchez Coello
Est: -
Alonso Sánchez Coello (Benifairó de los Valles, Valencia, c. 1531-Madrid, 1588). "Visión mística de un caballero orante", óleo sobre tabla, 100x73 cm. Con marco de época en madera tallada y dorada, 134x109 cm. Se adjunta informe de don José Gudiol Ricart, antiguo director del Instituto Amatller de Arte Hispánico.
Sala de Ventas
Oct. 24, 2019
Alonso Sánchez Coello
Est: -
Alonso Sánchez Coello (Benifairó de los Valles, Valencia, c. 1531-Madrid, 1588). "Visión mística de un caballero orante", óleo sobre tabla, 100x73 cm. Con marco de época en madera tallada y dorada, 134x109 cm. Se adjunta informe de don José Gudiol Ricart, antiguo director del Instituto Amatller de Arte Hispánico.
Sala de Ventas
Dec. 09, 2017
Manner of Alonso Sanchez Coello, (Spanish, 1532-1588), "Portrait of a Spanish Court Lady, Possibly Infanta Catalina Micaela of Austr...
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Manner of Alonso Sanchez Coello (Spanish, 1532-1588) "Portrait of a Spanish Court Lady, Possibly Infanta Catalina Micaela of Austria (1567-1597)" oil on canvas unframed. Framed. 44-3/4" x 34-1/2", framed 56-1/2" x 47-1/4" Provenance: Deaccessioned from Friends University, Wichita, Kansas; gifted to the University by the Sam and Rie Bloomfield Foundation, Newport Beach, California.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
Aug. 09, 2017
MANNER OF ALONSO SÁNCHEZ COELLO, (SPANISH B. C. 1531-1588), PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN WITH LACE COLLAR
Est: $800 - $1,200
MANNER OF ALONSO SÁNCHEZ COELLO (spanish b. c. 1531-1588) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN WITH LACE COLLAR Oil on canvas 22 x 15 in. (55.9 x 38.1cm) provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Freeman's | Hindman
Mar. 15, 2017
Alonso Sanchez-Coello (c.1531-c.1590), attr. a, Portrait presume de l' infante Isabella Clara Eugenia d' Espagne, huile sur toile, 44x34 cm
Est: CHF5,000 - CHF7,000
Alonso Sanchez-Coello (c.1531-c.1590), attr. a, Portrait presume de l' infante Isabella Clara Eugenia d' Espagne, huile sur toile, 44x34 cm Ancien certificat du Dr. Paul Wescher, non date, comme ' uvre autographe du Maitre. Provenance: Lucien Baszanger, Geneve, acquis le 5 juillet 1943 par Xavier Givaudan, puis par descendance jusqu' a ce jour
Piguet Hôtel des Ventes | Genève
Sep. 23, 2016
Circle of SANCHEZ COELLO, ALONSO
Est: CHF8,000 - CHF12,000
Circle of SANCHEZ COELLO, ALONSO (Valencia 1531 - 1588 Madrid) Standing portrait of a young man, possibly Don Juan de Austria (1547-1578), commander of the Spanish fleet and governor of the Netherlands under the Habsburgs. Oil on canvas. 162 x 91.5 cm Provenance: Swiss private collection --------------- SANCHEZ COELLO, ALONSO (UMKREIS) (Valencia 1531 - 1588 Madrid) Porträt eines stehenden jungen Mannes, ev. Don Juan de Austria (1547-1578), Befehlshaber der spanischen Flotte und Statthalter der habsburgischen Niederlande. Öl auf Leinwand. 162 x 91,5 cm. Provenienz: Schweizer Privatsammlung.
Koller Auctions
Jun. 28, 2016
Follower of Alonso Coello (c.1531-c.1590), Portrait, c. 17th C.
Est: €3,000 - €3,900
Oil on canvas, relined, at the sides framed by two wooden strips Spain, presumably 17th century Follower of Alonso Sánchez Coello (c.1531-c.1590) – Spanish portrait painter On the reverse typographical label of Professor Dr. Paul Ganz, Oberhofen with handwritten note 'Coello' on the stretcher frame Dimensions: 76 x 53 cm Provenance: Private property, Baden-Wuerttemberg Bust portrait of a lady in dignified posture and royal dress, painted from a follower of the Spanish portrait painter Alonso Sánchez Coello, who was court painter under Philip II of Spain Condition: The varnish has darkened and there are overall scattered marks, rubbed spots, small scratches and spots with loss of color. A longer tear can be seen along the right edge. The dimensions are 76 x 53 cm. (msc) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata Paddle8 AG
Mar. 25, 2015
Attribué à Alonso SANCHEZ COELlO (1531/1532 - 1588) Portrait d’homme à la collerette Plaque d’argent 7 x 5 cm Restaurations ancienne...
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
Attribué à Alonso SANCHEZ COELlO (1531/1532 - 1588) Portrait d’homme à la collerette Plaque d’argent 7 x 5 cm Restaurations anciennes
Tajan
Dec. 03, 2014
Alonso Sánchez Coello (Valencia 1531/32-1588 Madrid)
Est: £60,000 - £80,000
Alonso Sánchez Coello (Valencia 1531/32-1588 Madrid) Portrait of Archduke Wenceslaus of Austria (1561-1578), as a boy, bust-length, in a white doublet and lace collar oil on canvas 17 3/8 x 13½ in. (44.2 x 34.2 cm.)
Christie's
Oct. 06, 2014
Portrait de l'archiduc Albert, frère de l'Empereur Rodolphe II
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
ATTRIBUE A ALONSO SANCHEZ COELLO (1531-1588) Portrait de l'archiduc Albert, frère de l'Empereur Rodolphe II huile sur panneau 52,5 x 37 cm. (20 5/8 x 14½ in.)
Christie's
Mar. 28, 2014
Alonso Sanchez Coello, ca. 1531 Benifairò de les Valls, Valencia - ca. 1590 Madrid, zug.
Est: €6,000 - €8,000
DIE HEILIGE FAMILIE MIT DEM JOHANNESKNABEN UND EINEM ENGEL Öl auf Holz. Parkettiert. 53,5 x 43,5 cm. Halbbildnis der jugendlich wiedergegebenen Maria, die das Tuch des schlafenden Jesuskindes anhebt, wobei der Johannesknabe der Maria entgegenblickt und mit der linken Hand das Schaf hält, im Hintergrund der Heilige Josef im visionären Gespräch mit einem Engel. Die farbliche Komposition sowie die figürliche Wiedergabe in hoher Qualität, teilweise mit Goldfarbe in den dekorativen Teilen staffiert, das Firmament im Hintergrund als Goldgrund gearbeitet, darauf silhouettenhaft hochziehende Bäume und ein Gebäude am rechten Bildrand. Die Gesichter im Sfumato vorgeführt, mit weichen, anmutigen Zügen. Das vorliegende Gemälde zeigt sich inspiriert an Beispielen der italienischen Malerei des 16. Jahrhunderts, jedoch in einer religiösen Intensität und narrativen Freiheit wie sie für die spanische Malerei der Zeit charakteristisch sind. Insbesondere in der Figur der Madonna zeigt sich der Einfluss des Valencianers Juan den Juanes, dem sog. Iberischen Raffael. Die hohe Qualität der Malweise und Komposition lassen auf den in Valencia geborenen Alonso Sanchez Coello schließen, Hofmaler bei Philipp II., und lassen durch vergleichbare Altarblätter eine Datierung um 1570 zu. (952421)
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
Dec. 12, 2013
Alonso Sanchez Coello,1531/32 Benifairò de les Valls, Valencia - 1588 Madrid, zug.
Est: €15,000 - €25,000
Die Heilige Familie mit dem Johannesknaben und einem Engel Öl auf Holz. Parkettiert. 53,5 x 43,5 cm. 16. Jahrhundert. Halbbildnis der jugendlich wiedergegebenen Maria, die das Tuch des schlafenden Jesuskindes anhebt, wobei der Johannesknabe der Maria entgegenblickt und mit der linken Hand das Schaf hält, im Hintergrund der Heilige Joseph im visionären Gespräch mit einem Engel. Die farbliche Komposition sowie die figürliche Wiedergabe in hoher Qualität, teilweise mit Goldfarbe in den dekorativen Teilen staffiert, das Firmament im Hintergrund als Goldgrund gearbeitet, darauf silhouettenhaft hochziehende Bäume und ein Gebäude am rechten Bildrand. Die Gesichter im Sfumato vorgeführt, mit weichen, anmutigen Zügen. Das vorliegende Gemälde zeigt sich inspiriert an Beispielen der italienischen Malerei des 16. Jahrhunderts, jedoch in einer religiösen Intensität und narrativen Freiheit wie sie für die spanische Malerei der Zeit charakteristisch sind. Insbesondere in der Figur der Madonna zeigt sich der Einfluss des Valencianers Juan den Juanes, dem sog. Iberischen Raffael. Die hohe Qualität der Malweise und Komposition lassen auf den in Valencia geborenen Alonso Sanchez Coello schließen, Hofmaler bei Philipp II., und lassen durch vergleichbare Altarblätter eine Datierung um 1570 zu. (952421)
Hampel Fine Art Auctions
Jul. 05, 2013
Circle of Alonso Sánchez Coello (Benifaró del Valls, Valencia 1531/2-1588 Madrid)
Est: -
Circle of Alonso Sánchez Coello (Benifaró del Valls, Valencia 1531/2-1588 Madrid) Portrait of a lady, bust-length, with a ruff and a pearl necklace oil on copper, oval 2¼ x 2 in. (5.7 x 5.1 cm.)
Christie's
Apr. 24, 2012
Circle of Alonso Sanchez Coello (Spanish, 1531/2-1588)
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Circle of Alonso Sanchez Coello (Spanish, 1531/2-1588) Portrait of a young boy, three-quarter-length, in a green jerkin and hose, his left hand resting on a draped table oil on canvas 33 x 28 in. (83.5 x 71.1 cm.)
Christie's
Jan. 26, 2012
Circle of Alonso Sánchez Coello (Benifaró del Valls, Valencia 1531/2-1588 Madrid)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Circle of Alonso Sánchez Coello (Benifaró del Valls, Valencia 1531/2-1588 Madrid) Portrait of a lady, half-length, in black with a ruff oil on copper 3 x 2¼ in. (7.6 x 5.7 cm.)
Christie's
Jan. 24, 2012
Circle of Alonso Sanchez Coello (Spanish, 1531/2-1588)
Est: £3,000 - £4,000
Circle of Alonso Sanchez Coello (Spanish, 1531/2-1588) Portrait of a young boy, three-quarter-length, in a green jerkin and hose, his left hand resting on a draped table oil on canvas 33 x 28 in. (83.5 x 71.1 cm.)
Christie's
Jun. 22, 2011
SANCHEZ COELLO Alonso (vers 1531-1588/1590).
Est: €8,000 - €10,000
SANCHEZ COELLO Alonso (vers 1531-1588/1590). Attribué à - « Portrait...
Mirabaud-Mercier
Jun. 15, 2011
ALONSO SANCHEZ COELLO König Philipp II. von Spanien (1527-1598) in ganzer Figur, um 1570
Est: CHF2,500 - CHF3,500
ALONSO SANCHEZ COELLO König Philipp II. von Spanien (1527-1598) in ganzer Figur, um 1570 La Alquiera Blanca, Benifago um 1531-1588 oder 1590 Madrid Öl auf Lwd., doubliert, 194,5 x 114 cm
Galerie Fischer Auktionen AG
Oct. 29, 2010
Circle of Alonso Sánchez Coello (Benifairó del Valls, Valencia 1531/2-1588 Madrid)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
Circle of Alonso Sánchez Coello (Benifairó del Valls, Valencia 1531/2-1588 Madrid) Portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, in a black jacket with a lace ruff, his right hand resting on the hilt of a sword oil on canvas 25¼ x 17¾ in. (64.1 x 5.1 cm.) inscribed 'Alfonso .. Duca di...' (on the reverse)
Christie's
Nov. 26, 2009
- ALONSO SANCHEZ COELLO Spansk skola, c.
Est: -
- ALONSO SANCHEZ COELLO Spansk skola, c. 1531-1590, tillskriven Porträtt föreställande ärkehertiginnan Maria Magdalena av Österrike Olja på duk, 126 x 97 cm. Attributed to. Oil on canvas. Skarvad duk. EXPERTIS: Cabinet Turquin, Stéphane Pinta, Paris Läs m
Stockholms Auktionsverket
Feb. 13, 2009
FOLLOWER OF ALONOS SANCHEZ COELLO, (SPANISH BORN CIRCA1531-1588), PORTRAIT OF A NOBLE WOMAN
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
FOLLOWER OF ALONOS SANCHEZ COELLO (spanish born circa1531-1588) PORTRAIT OF A NOBLE WOMAN Oil on canvas 41 x 29 1/2 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
Dec. 13, 2007
Follower of Alonso Sanchez Coello, (Spanish, 1531-1588), Portrait of a Young Prince
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Follower of Alonso Sanchez Coello (Spanish, 1531-1588) Portrait of a Young Prince oil on panel 9 3/4 x 7 1/4 inches.
Hindman
Oct. 04, 2007
Portrait of Archduke Ernst of Austria, as a boy, bust-length
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Alonso Sánchez Coello Valencia 1531/32-1588 Madrid Portrait of Archduke Ernst of Austria, as a boy, bust-length oil on canvas 16¾ x 14½ in. 42.5 x 36.8 cm.
Christie's
Oct. 04, 2007
Portrait of Archduke Rudolph II, Holy Roman Emperor, as a boy, bust-length
Est: $30,000 - $50,000
Alonso Sánchez Coello Valencia 1531/32-1588 Madrid Portrait of Archduke Rudolph II, Holy Roman Emperor, as a boy, bust-length oil on canvas 16 7/8 x 14½ in. 42.9 x 36.8 cm.
Christie's
Dec. 08, 2005
ALONSO SÁNCHEZ COELLO BENIFAIRÓ DEL VALLS, VALENCIA 1531/2 - 1588 MADRID
Est: £20,000 - £30,000
ALONSO SÁNCHEZ COELLO BENIFAIRÓ DEL VALLS, VALENCIA 1531/2 - 1588 MADRID PROPERTY FROM A SPANISH PRIVATE COLLECTION PORTRAIT OF ARCHDUKE WENCESLAUS OF AUSTRIA (1561-1578) measurements note 42.8 by 31.5 cm.; 16 3/4 by 12 1/2 in. inscribed in an old hand on the reverse of the stretcher: Jeune Seigneur/du..... de Philippe IV oil on canvas PROVENANCE With Newhouse Galleries, New York, no. 14587, as "Alonso Sánchez Coello, Portrait of Philip III" (according to a label on the reverse). LITERATURE M. Kusche, Retratos y Retratadores, Alonso Sánchez Coello, Madrid 2003, p. 322, reproduced fig. 281 (with erroneous provenance). NOTE Maria Kushe (see Literature) believes this portrait of the Archduke Wenceslaus of Austria to have been painted by Sánchez Coello in around 1571-72. Judging by the apparent age of the sitter, it must slightly predate the artist's full-length portrait of Wenceslaus at the age of 13, which is signed and dated 1574 and hangs today along with its pendant of his brother, the Archduke Albert (1559-1621), in the Castle of Ambras, just outside of Innsbruck (see M. Kushe, under Literature, p. 320, reproduced figs. 277 and 278). As Kushe observes, the present work was almost certainly painted together with a bust-length portrait of Archduke Albert, both works providing the inspiration for Sanchez Coello's full-length portraits of 1574, which existed in at least three autograph versions (three versions of the portrait of Archduke Wenceslaus are preserved at the Castle of Ambras, only one version of the portrait of Archduke Albert survives). The Archdukes Albert and Wenceslaus were sons of Emperor Maximillian II and Queen Maria of Austria, and nephews to King Phillip II of Spain. In 1570 they accompanied their sister Ana of Austria to Spain on the occasion of her marriage to Phillip II, in order to complete their education and to increase their ties with the Spanish realm. The present portrait must have been painted shortly after their arrival in Madrid in 1570, and was almost certainly commissioned by the new Queen from her official court painter, following the success of Sánchez Coello's widely acclaimed portraits of her elder brothers, Rodolfo and Ernest, which hung in the portrait gallery, El Pardo.
Sotheby's