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Samuel Frey

Born in 1785.

Died in 1836.

Samuel Frey is recognised as a landscape painter and lithographer. His work focuses primarily on the landscapes of Central Switzerland, where he succeeded in capturing the region’s natural beauty. In addition to his artistic practice, he also worked as a drawing teacher, thereby contributing to the training of future artists.

His works include coloured etchings, bearing witness to his technical skill and sense of colour. Although his career is documented, certain aspects of his life and work remain uncertain.

Samuel Frey

Available works

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Documented auction sales

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Samuel Frey — "La Cascade de Reichenbach, dans la Vallé d'Oberhasli, C: Bern".Image : Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG (2022)
"La Cascade de Reichenbach, dans la Vallé d'Oberhasli, C: Bern".
Session on 2022-05-05 · Lot 1082 · 44,5 × 61,5 cm
Estimate CHF 1300
Result : CHF 1600excluding buyer’s premium
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Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
Das Haslital mit dem Reichenbachfall.
Auction date to be completed · Lot 1324 · 40 × 60 cm
Estimate CHF 600
Result : CHF 330excluding buyer’s premium
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Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
"Le Montblanc et la vallée de Chamounix...".
Auction date to be completed · Lot 1394 · Aquatinta · 16,6 × 24,4 cm
Estimate CHF 350
Result : CHF 800excluding buyer’s premium
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Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
Attributed to Samuel Frey — Attribué à Samuel Frey — "Thunersee mit Jungfraugruppe".
Auction date to be completed · Lot 5 · 58 × 85 cm
Estimate CHF 3000
Result : CHF 5800excluding buyer’s premium
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Signatures of Samuel Frey

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