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Rudolf Werenfels

Born in 1629.

Died in 1673.

Rudolf Werenfels was a portrait painter whose activity extended to various German princely courts. He pursued his studies in Amsterdam and Italy, which undoubtedly may have influenced his style. From 1664 onwards, he settled in Basel, where he continued to develop his artistic practice.

The details of his career and works remain partly obscure, leaving room for interpretation and further research into his impact on the field of seventeenth-century portrait painting.

Rudolf Werenfels

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Rudolf Werenfels — Bildnis eines Herrn mit Perücke und rostrot-weissem Jabot.Image : Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
Bildnis eines Herrn mit Perücke und rostrot-weissem Jabot.
Auction date to be completed · Lot 1005 · Öl auf Lwd. · 84,5 × 62,5 cm
Estimate CHF 1600
Result : CHF 3900excluding buyer’s premium
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