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Anton Raphael Mengs

Born : 1728Died : 1779

A portrait of Friedrich von Sachsen, Elector of Saxony, is attributed to him in the CulturaItalia register; dated 1750, it measures 160 cm in height by 123 cm in width. The entry locates the work at the Palazzo Reale in Naples, in the Historic Apartment, Room IV, the Throne Room, under inventory number 29 (1950).

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

8 references are documented at Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer, DognyAuction, Dobiaschofsky, Schuler, Lempertz. Each record links to its source; the amounts are not a general valuation of the artist’s work.

Works recorded at auction

Anton Raphael Mengs — Hl. Petrus mit Schlüsseln, gerahmt von zwei Engeln. Grisaillebozzetto für das Fresko in der Sala dei Papiri im Palazzo Apostolico Vaticano, Rom
Photograph : Lempertz · Enlarge image ↗
Lempertz · Lot 2117

Hl. Petrus mit Schlüsseln, gerahmt von zwei Engeln. Grisaillebozzetto für das Fresko in der Sala dei Papiri im Palazzo Apostolico Vaticano, Rom

Oil on canvas

Original catalogue wording

Hl. Petrus mit Schlüsseln, gerahmt von zwei Engeln. Grisaillebozzetto für das Fresko in der Sala dei Papiri im Palazzo Apostolico Vaticano, Rom
Öl auf Leinwand

Auction date : 2020-05-30

Published result : 6875 EUR

Including buyer’s premium

Estimate : 8000

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Anton Raphael Mengs — Werkstatt Selbstbildnis
Photograph : Schuler · Enlarge image ↗
Schuler · Lot 3108

Werkstatt Selbstbildnis

Oil on canvas

Original catalogue wording

Werkstatt Selbstbildnis
Öl auf Leinwand

Catalogue period : 2019-09-20

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

Estimate : CHF 18000–26000

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Anton Raphael Mengs — Bildnis des Vaters des Künstlers
Photograph : Lempertz · Enlarge image ↗
Lempertz · Lot 1386

Bildnis des Vaters des Künstlers

Kreide in Schwarz auf blau getöntem Papier

Auction date : 2016-05-21

Published result : 7440 EUR

Including buyer’s premium

Estimate : 6000

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References excluded from statistics: attributions and special lots

These references are shown separately because of their attribution or lot composition. Each record states the reason.

Anton Raphael Mengs — Pleasure and innocence
Photograph : Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer · Enlarge image ↗
Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer · Lot 13

Pleasure and innocence

Pastel on paper laid on canvas

Original catalogue wording

Vergnügen und Unschuld
Pastell auf Papier auf Leinwand
lot groupé : prix global

Catalogue period : 2024-03-13

Grouped lot: total price

Published result : 23739 CHF

Including buyer’s premium

Estimate : CHF 18000–25000

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Anton Raphael Mengs — In the manner of
Photograph : Dobiaschofsky · Enlarge image ↗
Dobiaschofsky · Lot 2715

In the manner of

Pastel

Original catalogue wording

In der Art
pastel
Attribution ou qualification signalée dans le catalogue

Catalogue period : 2020-11-07

Attribution recorded in catalogue

Published result : 900 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 750

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Anton Raphael Mengs — Anton-Raphael Mengs (1728-1779), attribué à, 'Jeune homme à la vielle'.
Photograph : DognyAuction · Enlarge image ↗
DognyAuction · Lot 179

Anton-Raphael Mengs (1728-1779), attribué à, 'Jeune homme à la vielle'.

Oil on canvas

Original catalogue wording

Anton-Raphael Mengs (1728-1779), attribué à, 'Jeune homme à la vielle'.
huile sur toile
Attribution ou qualification signalée dans le catalogue

Catalogue period : 2017-04-04

Attribution recorded in catalogue

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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Anton Raphael Mengs — Kopie nach Madonna mit Kind und Johannesknabe
Photograph : Schuler · Enlarge image ↗
Schuler · Lot 3202

Kopie nach Madonna mit Kind und Johannesknabe

Oil on canvas

Original catalogue wording

Kopie nach Madonna mit Kind und Johannesknabe
Öl auf Leinwand
Attribution ou qualification signalée dans le catalogue

Catalogue period : 2014-12-12

Attribution recorded in catalogue

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

Estimate : CHF 8000–12000

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Anton Raphael Mengs — After
Photograph : Dobiaschofsky · Enlarge image ↗
Dobiaschofsky

After

Kreide auf Papier, mit Bleistift

Original catalogue wording

Nach - After
Kreide auf Papier, mit Bleistift
Attribution ou qualification signalée dans le catalogue

Date to be documented

Attribution recorded in catalogue

Catalogue reference — sale not confirmed

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Sources and references

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

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