Lot 23: Attributed to Franz Berger (Austrian, 1824-circa 1857)

Attributed to Franz Berger (Austrian, 1824-circa 1857)
Musical enchantment
signed and dated 'F Berger.855.' (lower left)
oil on panel
38¼ x 28¾ in. (97.2 x 73 cm.)

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Although the original prototype has not been identified, the present composition was repeated several times by Austrian artists in the mid-19th century, including Edouard Ender.

We are grateful to Dr. Sabine Grabner, Curator of 19th century art at the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere in Vienna for her assistance in the cataloguing of this painting.