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Johann Anton Castell

The German landscape painter Johann Anton Castell lived from 1810 to 1867.

A signed oil on canvas, dated 1857 and bearing the inscription “Dresden”, is listed under his name: “Abendstimmung über dem Dresdner Elbtal” (39.5 × 55 cm). The title evokes an evening atmosphere above the Elbe Valley in Dresden.

This profile brings together identity references for Johann Anton Castell and paintings, drawings and works on paper documented in auction catalogues.

6 references are documented at Dobiaschofsky, Lempertz. Each record links to its source; the amounts are not a general valuation of the artist’s work.

Works recorded at auction

Dobiaschofsky · Lot 375

Evening Mood over the Elbe Valley near Dresden

Oil on canvas

Original catalogue wording

Abendstimmung über dem Dresdner Elbtal.
Öl auf Leinwand

Catalogue period : 2020-11-06

Published result : 1500 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 2400

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Lempertz · Lot 1351

Landschaft mit Blick auf Dresden

Oil on wood

Original catalogue wording

Landschaft mit Blick auf Dresden
Öl auf Holz

Auction date : 2018-05-16

Published result : 4960 EUR

Including buyer’s premium

Estimate : 3000

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Lempertz · Lot 131

Abendstimmung im Hafen

Oil on canvas

Original catalogue wording

Abendstimmung im Hafen
Öl auf Leinwand

Auction date : 2018-03-14

Published result : 4464 EUR

Including buyer’s premium

Estimate : 4000

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Lempertz · Lot 1545

Waldlandschaft mit Blick auf Dresden und die Elbe

Oil on canvas

Original catalogue wording

Waldlandschaft mit Blick auf Dresden und die Elbe
Öl auf Leinwand

Auction date : 2017-05-20

Published result : 9300 EUR

Including buyer’s premium

Estimate : 4500

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Lempertz · Lot 1635

Blick auf Dresden

Oil on canvas laid down on wood

Original catalogue wording

Blick auf Dresden
Öl auf Leinwand, auf Holz

Auction date : 2015-11-14

Published result : 6820 EUR

Including buyer’s premium

Estimate : 4000

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Lempertz · Lot 1636

Landschaft mit Ansicht von Dresden

Oil on canvas

Original catalogue wording

Landschaft mit Ansicht von Dresden
Öl auf Leinwand

Auction date : 2015-11-14

Published result : 6820 EUR

Including buyer’s premium

Estimate : 4000

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Sources and references

• Reference record
• Documentary source

SwissArtGallery documentary note based on the cited sources. Titles, media and qualifications are provided in the profile language; the original catalogue wording remains available in each record.
Documentation updated : 2026-10-19