Carl Hermann Pfeiffer Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Carl Hermann Pfeiffer Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 16, 2024
C. PFEIFFER (*1769) after OELENHAINZ (*1745), Joh. Caspar Lavater (*1741), 1800, Stipple engraving
Est: €750 - €1,000
Carl Hermann Pfeiffer (1769 Frankfurt on the Main - 1829 Vienna) after August Friedrich Oelenhainz (1745 Endingen Near Balingen - 1804 Phalsbourg (Lorraine)): Portrait of the philosopher Johann Caspar Lavater (1741-1801), 1800, Stipple engraving Technique: Stipple engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Gemahlt von Oelenhainz. | Gestochen von C. H. Pfeiffer. | Lavater. | Nürnberg bey Johann Friedrich Frauenholz. 1800.". Date: 1800 Description: The bust portrait of Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 Zurich 1801) shows him in a jacket and waistcoat with his shirt collar open, his gaze directed into the distance. He is holding a book in his right hand, his index finger between the pages. At the back, an open curtain provides a glimpse of the books on the shelf. The philosopher and writer became particularly famous for his four-volume work "Physiognomische Fragmente, zur Beförderung der Menschenkenntniß und Menschenliebe", which was published between 1775 and 1778 and contains instructions on how to characterise people by their physical features and facial features. Keywords: Book, Writer, Germany, Switzerland, Printmaking, Portrait, Physiognomy, 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, Germany, Size: Paper: 47,1 cm x 34,7 cm (18,5 x 13,7 in), Plate: 38,7 cm x 27,7 cm (15,2 x 10,9 in), Depiction: 27,7 cm x 22,5 cm (10,9 x 8,9 in)
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May. 29, 2024
Pfeiffer, Carl Hermann: Napoleon und Marie Louise im kaiserlichen Ornat
Est: €300 - €400
nach. Napoleon und Marie Louise im kaiserlichen Ornat. Aquatintaradierung nach Matthäus Loder. 49 x 42 cm. Le Blanc 60. Prachtvoller, gratiger Frühdruck vor dem Titel mit feinem Rand. Leicht fleckig und stockfleckig, einzelne Handhabungsspuren, sonst vorzügliches Exemplar. Aus der Sammlung der Fürsten zu Liechtenstein, in deren Montierung (teils abgelöst) und verso mit dem Sammlerstempel (Lugt 5572). - Wir bitten darum, Zustandsberichte zu den Losen zu erfragen, da der Erhaltungszustand nur in Ausnahmefällen im Katalog angegeben ist. - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalogue.
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May. 25, 2024
C. PFEIFFER (*1769) after OELENHAINZ (*1745), Joh. Caspar Lavater (*1741), 1800, Stipple engraving
Est: €750 - €1,000
Carl Hermann Pfeiffer (1769 Frankfurt on the Main - 1829 Vienna) after August Friedrich Oelenhainz (1745 Endingen Near Balingen - 1804 Phalsbourg (Lorraine)): Portrait of the philosopher Johann Caspar Lavater (1741-1801), 1800, Stipple engraving Technique: Stipple engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Gemahlt von Oelenhainz. | Gestochen von C. H. Pfeiffer. | Lavater. | Nürnberg bey Johann Friedrich Frauenholz. 1800.". Date: 1800 Description: The bust portrait of Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 Zurich 1801) shows him in a jacket and waistcoat with his shirt collar open, his gaze directed into the distance. He is holding a book in his right hand, his index finger between the pages. At the back, an open curtain provides a glimpse of the books on the shelf. The philosopher and writer became particularly famous for his four-volume work "Physiognomische Fragmente, zur Beförderung der Menschenkenntniß und Menschenliebe", which was published between 1775 and 1778 and contains instructions on how to characterise people by their physical features and facial features. Keywords: Book, Writer, Germany, Switzerland, Printmaking, Portrait, Physiognomy, 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, Germany, Size: Paper: 47,1 cm x 34,7 cm (18,5 x 13,7 in), Plate: 38,7 cm x 27,7 cm (15,2 x 10,9 in), Depiction: 27,7 cm x 22,5 cm (10,9 x 8,9 in)
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Mar. 23, 2024
C. PFEIFFER (1769-1829), Portrait of J.C. Lavater (1741-1801), 1800, Stipple engraving
Est: €450 - €600
Carl Hermann Pfeiffer (1769 Frankfurt on the Main - 1829 Vienna): Portrait of Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 Zurich - 1801 Zurich), 1800, Stipple engraving Technique: Stipple engraving on Paper Stamp: Lower right Blank stamp, Lugt no.: 994. Johann Friedrich Frauenholz (1758-1822). Nrnberg. 19th century Inscription: Signed and inscribed "Gemahlt von Oelenhainz. | Engraved by C. H. Pfeiffer. | Lavater. | Nuremberg by Johann Friedrich Frauenholz. 1800." Date: 1800 Description: The bust portrait of Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 Zurich 1801) shows him in a jacket and waistcoat with his shirt collar open, his gaze directed into the distance. He is holding a book in his right hand, his index finger between the pages. At the back, an open curtain provides a glimpse of the books on the shelf. The philosopher and writer became particularly famous for his four-volume work "Physiognomische Fragmente, zur Beförderung der Menschenkenntniß und Menschenliebe", which was published between 1775 and 1778 and contains instructions on how to characterise people by their physical features and facial features. Person: Depicted: Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 Zurich - 1801 Zurich) Swiss theologian, philosopher and writer of the Enlightenment. Known for his work on physiognomy "Physiognomische Fragmente, zur Beförderung der Menschenkenntniß und Menschenliebe" (Physiognomic Fragments, for the Promotion of Human Knowledge and Human Love), according to which he explains that human character traits are reflected in profile and physiognomy. Keywords: Book, Writer, Germany, Switzerland, Printmaking, Portrait, Physiognomy, 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, Germany,
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Feb. 17, 2024
C. PFEIFFER (1769-1829), Portrait of J.C. Lavater (1741-1801), 1800, Stipple engraving
Est: €450 - €600
Carl Hermann Pfeiffer (1769 Frankfurt on the Main - 1829 Vienna): Portrait of Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 Zurich - 1801 Zurich), 1800, Stipple engraving Technique: Stipple engraving on Paper Stamp: Lower right Blank stamp, Lugt no.: 994. Johann Friedrich Frauenholz (1758-1822). Nrnberg. 19th century Inscription: Signed and inscribed "Gemahlt von Oelenhainz. | Engraved by C. H. Pfeiffer. | Lavater. | Nuremberg by Johann Friedrich Frauenholz. 1800." Date: 1800 Description: The bust portrait of Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 Zurich 1801) shows him in a jacket and waistcoat with his shirt collar open, his gaze directed into the distance. He is holding a book in his right hand, his index finger between the pages. At the back, an open curtain provides a glimpse of the books on the shelf. The philosopher and writer became particularly famous for his four-volume work "Physiognomische Fragmente, zur Beförderung der Menschenkenntniß und Menschenliebe", which was published between 1775 and 1778 and contains instructions on how to characterise people by their physical features and facial features. Person: Depicted: Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 Zurich - 1801 Zurich) Swiss theologian, philosopher and writer of the Enlightenment. Known for his work on physiognomy "Physiognomische Fragmente, zur Beförderung der Menschenkenntniß und Menschenliebe" (Physiognomic Fragments, for the Promotion of Human Knowledge and Human Love), according to which he explains that human character traits are reflected in profile and physiognomy. Keywords: Book, Writer, Germany, Switzerland, Printmaking, Portrait, Physiognomy, 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, Germany,
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Sep. 02, 2023
C. PFEIFFER (1769-1829), Portrait of J.C. Lavater (1741-1801), 1800, Stipple engraving
Est: €450 - €600
Carl Hermann Pfeiffer (1769 Frankfurt on the Main - 1829 Vienna): Portrait of Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 Zurich - 1801 Zurich), 1800, Stipple engraving Technique: Stipple engraving on Paper Stamp: Lower right Blank stamp, Lugt no.: 994. Johann Friedrich Frauenholz (1758-1822). Nrnberg. 19th century Inscription: Signed and inscribed "Gemahlt von Oelenhainz. | Engraved by C. H. Pfeiffer. | Lavater. | Nuremberg by Johann Friedrich Frauenholz. 1800." Date: 1800 Description: The bust portrait of Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 Zurich 1801) shows him in a jacket and waistcoat with his shirt collar open, looking into the distance. In his right hand he holds a book, his index finger placed between the pages. At the back, an open curtain allows a glimpse of books on the shelf. The philosopher and writer became known especially for his four-volume work "Physiognomische Fragmente, zur Beförderung der Menschenkenntniß und Menschenliebe" (Physiognomic Fragments, for the Promotion of Human Knowledge and Human Love), which appeared between 1775 and 1778 and contains instructions for characterising people by their physical features and facial characteristics. Person: Depicted: Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 Zurich - 1801 Zurich) Swiss theologian, philosopher and writer of the Enlightenment. Known for his work on physiognomy "Physiognomische Fragmente, zur Beförderung der Menschenkenntniß und Menschenliebe" (Physiognomic Fragments, for the Promotion of Human Knowledge and Human Love), according to which he explains that human character traits are reflected in profile and physiognomy. Keywords: Book, Writer, Germany, Switzerland, Prints, Portrait, Physiognomy, 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, Germany,
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Mar. 11, 2023
C. PFEIFFER (*1769) after OELENHAINZ (*1745), Joh Caspar Lavater (*1741), 1800, Stipple engraving
Est: €750 - €1,000
Carl Hermann Pfeiffer (1769 Frankfurt on the Main - 1829 Vienna) after August Friedrich Oelenhainz (1745 Endingen Near Balingen - 1804 Phalsbourg (Lorraine)): Portrait of the philosopher Johann Caspar Lavater (1741-1801), 1800, Stipple engraving Technique: Stipple engraving on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Gemahlt von Oelenhainz. | Gestochen von C. H. Pfeiffer. | Lavater. | Nürnberg bey Johann Friedrich Frauenholz. 1800.". Date: 1800 Description: The bust portrait of Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 Zurich 1801) shows him in a jacket and waistcoat with his shirt collar open, looking into the distance. In his right hand he holds a book, his index finger placed between the pages. At the back, an open curtain allows a glimpse of books on the shelf. The philosopher and writer became known especially for his four-volume work "Physiognomische Fragmente, zur Beförderung der Menschenkenntniß und Menschenliebe" (Physiognomic Fragments, for the Promotion of Human Knowledge and Human Love), which appeared between 1775 and 1778 and contains instructions for characterising people by their physical features and facial characteristics. Keywords: Book, Writer, Germany, Switzerland, Prints, Portrait, Physiognomy, 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, Germany,
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Jan. 06, 2023
C. PFEIFFER (1769-1829), Portrait of J. C. Lavater (1741-1801), 1800, Stipple engraving
Est: €450 - €600
Carl Hermann Pfeiffer (1769 Frankfurt on the Main - 1829 Vienna): Portrait of Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 Zurich - 1801 Zurich), 1800, Stipple engraving Technique: Stipple engraving on Paper Inscription: Signed and inscribed "Gemahlt von Oelenhainz. | Engraved by C. H. Pfeiffer. | Lavater. | Nuremberg by Johann Friedrich Frauenholz. 1800.", blind stamp J.F. Frauenholz lower right (Lugt No. 994). Date: 1800 Description: The bust portrait of Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 Zurich 1801) shows him in a jacket and waistcoat with his shirt collar open, looking into the distance. In his right hand he holds a book, his index finger placed between the pages. At the back, an open curtain allows a glimpse of books on the shelf. The philosopher and writer became known especially for his four-volume work "Physiognomische Fragmente, zur Beförderung der Menschenkenntniß und Menschenliebe" (Physiognomic Fragments, for the Promotion of Human Knowledge and Human Love), which appeared between 1775 and 1778 and contains instructions for characterising people by their physical features and facial characteristics. Person: Depicted: Johann Caspar Lavater (1741 Zurich - 1801 Zurich) Swiss theologian, philosopher and writer of the Enlightenment. Known for his work on physiognomy "Physiognomische Fragmente, zur Beförderung der Menschenkenntniß und Menschenliebe" (Physiognomic Fragments, for the Promotion of Human Knowledge and Human Love), according to which he explains that human character traits are reflected in profile and physiognomy. Keywords: Book, Writer, Germany, Switzerland, Prints, Portrait, Physiognomy, 19th century, Romanticism, Portraits, Germany,
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Dec. 01, 2021
Pfeiffer, Carl Hermann: Bildnis Johann Caspar Lavaters
Est: €200 - €300
Bildnis Johann Caspar Lavaters im ovalen Bildausschnitt. Radierung in Punktiermanier nach Friedrich Oelenhainz. 38,5 x 27,8 cm. 1800. Le Blanc 75. Ausgezeichneter, feinzeichnender Druck mit breitem Rand. Insgesamt etwas fleckig sowie angestaubt, sonst jedoch sehr gut erhalten. Unten rechts mit dem Trockenstempel des Nürnberger Verlegers Johann Friedrich Frauenholz (Lugt 994). Beigegeben von Edme Quénedey drei Aquatintaradierungen verschiedener Komponisten: Henri Mornan Berton, Christoph Willibald Gluck und Ferdinando Paër. - Wir bitten darum, Zustandsberichte zu den Losen zu erfragen, da der Erhaltungszustand nur in Ausnahmefällen im Katalog angegeben ist. - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalogue.
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May. 28, 2015
Pfeiffer, Carl Hermann: Bildnis Lavaters
Est: €250 - €350
Bildnis Johann Caspar Lavaters. Radierung in Punktiermanier nach Friedrich Oelenhainz. 38,5 x 27,7 cm. 1800. Ausgezeichneter, feinzeichnender Druck mit breitem Rand. Dieser etwas fleckig sowie angestaubt, die Ränder mit geringen Gebrauchsspuren, sonst jedoch sehr gut erhalten. Unten rechts mit dem Trockenstempel des Nürnberger Verlegers Johann Friedrich Frauenholz (Lugt 994). Beigegeben ein weiteres Bildnis des Lavaters, von A. L. Wirsing nach der Zeichnung Johan Heinrich Lips.
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