Old Masters Paintings Vienna – Gotic, Baroque & Classicism | im Kinsky

Old Masters Paintings at im Kinsky, Vienna

The Old Masters department at im Kinsky in Vienna, Austria presents paintings created before around 1800—ranging from Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque to Classicism. Our auctions feature works by internationally renowned masters such as Jan Brueghel the Elder and Younger, Rubens-circle painters, Venetian veduta artists, as well as Austrian Baroque masters. Each piece is thoroughly researched and authenticated for provenance, condition and style.

The Old Masters category features an extensive selection that comprises the entire painterly oeuvre up until 1800. Here you will find Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical paintings, which in turn are subdivided according to a large number of different terms relating to period and to regional characteristics.

Two artists whose names bring to mind opulent floral still lifes are Jan Brueghel the Elder and Jan Brueghel the Younger. Outstanding works with splendid blossoms by both masters have gone under the hammer at im Kinsky, including “Bouquet in a Clay Vase” (sold for €2,200,000) and “Flowers in Basket and Tazza” (sold for €275,000).

Other masters who had their beginnings in today’s Belgium and The Netherlands and enjoy great popularity at our auctions include Jan van Goyen, Jacob van Walscapelle, Jan Davidsz. de Heem, and Adriaen van Stalbemt. Rembrandt’s 1656 print “Abraham Entertaining the Angels” also elicited spirited bidding, which ended with a winning bid of €63,000.

For those whose taste runs to art from farther south, im Kinsky offers Venetian vedute like “The Grand Canal, Venice, Looking East, with the Church of Santa Maria della Salute”, by a follower of Canaletto (sold for €530,000), and high-quality figure paintings such as Sassoferrato’s “Madonna with Child” (sold for €119,000).

Another of our specialities is art of the Austrian Baroque. An important name in this regard is Johann Georg Platzer, whose pendants “Adoration of the Shepherds” and “Descent from the Cross” fetched €450,000. “Family Portrait”, by Martin Johann Schmidt, known as Kremser Schmidt, was sold for €478,000.

Attributing the generally unsigned works to certain artists or workshops requires profound knowledge and close collaboration with international institutions, archives, and experts. Precise picture analyses, examinations of the picture medium, and research into the image’s iconography all form the basis for our assurance of the highest quality.

It is of utmost importance to us to meet our high quality standards and your expectations. For this reason, we place great emphasis on extensive research and always take into consideration the latest research findings.

What You’ll Find in Old Master Paintings

• Periods & Styles: Gothic, Early & High Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Classicism
• Regional Highlights: Flanders & the Netherlands (Brueghel, de Heem), Austria (Platzer, Kremser Schmidt), Venetian schools
• Themes & Motifs: Flower still lifes, religious imagery, architecture & city views, portraits, allegories
• Outstanding Sales: “Blumenstrauß in Tonvase” by Jan Brueghel the Elder sold for € 2,200,000, “Canal Grande” in the circle of Canaletto over € 500,000

Why Choose Old Master Paintings at im Kinsky

• Expert Authentication: Collaboration with art historians, imaging analysts and archives ensures accurate attribution and condition assessments
• Market Transparency: Clear estimates, documented hammer prices, detailed provenance information
• International Reach: Collectors from across Europe and the world participate regularly
• Pre-viewing & High Service: View in Vienna, request condition reports, participate via multiple bidding channels

How to Participate as a Consignor

• Send us an estimate request or give us a call.
• Take advantage of our free, non-binding art consultation. 
• Benefit from our expertise!

How to Participate as a Buyer

• Preview exhibitions in Vienna to see the works in person.
• Use the online catalogue to research objects, estimates and reserve prices.
• Bidding methods: in person, written bids, telephone or online.
• Receive advice from our experts on provenance, condition and market valuation.

FAQ – Old Master Paintings at im Kinsky

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Great names at a glance

• Martin Johann Schmidt
• Otto Marseus van Schrieck
• Angelika Kauffmann
• Jan Brueghel the Older
• Jan Brueghel the Younger
• Bernardo Bellotto
• Peter Paul Rubens
• Rembrandt van Rijn
• Jusepe de Ribera
• Antonio Canal
• Johann Georg Platzer
• Dirck van Delen
• Adriaen van Stalbemt
• Jan van Goyen
• Jacob van Walscapelle
• Jan Davidsz. De Heem
• Frans Hals
• Giovanni Battista Salvi
• Nicolaes Claes Berchem
• Johann Baptist Drechsler
• Franz Christoph Janneck
• Frans Francken

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