Portrait miniature on ivory - portrait of countess Konigsmark, executed  in 1842 by very renowned Austrian painter and graphic artist Albert Decker (1817 - 1871), who lived and worked in Vienna . He painted oil portraits and miniature portraits and as graphic artist he is known for his lithographs. He was also active as a stage designer. Albert Decker came from a famous Viennese artist family.

Provenience: Collection of Prof. Dr. E. Ullmann, Vienna

Literature:  Thieme/Becker "Allgemeines Lexikon der bildenden Künsler..", Leipzig, 1999;  Prof.H.Fuchs "Austrian Miniature Artists"(in german), Vienna, 1975

Inscription: signed and dated 1842 on the right edge "Albert Decker, (1)842", on the reverse- old inscription in German  with names of painter ,  sitter  and collector (from the collection of Prof.Dr.E.Ullmann in Vienna).

Technique: gouache on ivory.  Original period  gilt bronze frame. 

Measurements:  unframed w 3 1/8" x h 4 " (8 x 10 cm), framed w  5 3/4" x h 6 1/4" ( 14,5 x 16cm).

Condition: in  good condition, no cracks or restorations.

Price was reduced from 1800 € to 1200 €