John Wilhelm Preyer (1803 - 1889) — Auction
Lot 1278 Johann Wilhelm Preyer. Oberkahnstein
John Wilhelm Preyer (1803 - 1889) 
A548: Fine Art 
John Wilhelm Preyer
19.07.1803 - 20.02.1889
Germany
Johann Wilhelm Preyer was a German painter of the second half of the 19th century. He is known as a painter, a representative of the Düsseldorf school of painting.
Preyer specialized in still lifes with flowers and fruit, which were notable for their detailed and meticulous elaboration. He is considered the preeminent painter of this genre of his era. His work is common in the United States, but there are also important pieces in the Berlin National Gallery and other German museums.
Preyer was one of the first representatives of the Düsseldorf School and was instrumental in founding the Düsseldorf Artists' Association.
VAN HAM Kunstauktionen GmbH
A548: Fine Art
Date: 22.05.2026 15:00 UTC +02:00
Number of lots in the catalog: 193