Invaluable, the world’s leading online live auction marketplace, and Van Ham Fine Art Auctioneers, the premier German auction house specializing in contemporary art, announced the availability of online bidding on the upcoming Fine Art auction, featuring works from the estate of Carl von Marr, along with pieces from additional notable artists from around the world. The auction is scheduled to take place on November 13, 2015, at 2:00pm CET, and bidders can view the entire catalog and place bids online in real-time on Invaluable, as well as via mobile device using the Invaluable app for iPad and iPhone.

Headlining the auction is the work of artist Carl von Marr (1858 - 1936), who was born to German immigrants in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he trained under Henry Vianden, Wisconsin’s most notable artist of the time. He later moved to Germany, where he attended the Royal Academy in Berlin and the Royal Academy of Art in Munich, and remained for the rest of his career. 

The featured works of art by Carl von Marr being offered by Van Ham Fine Art Auctioneers represent fine examples of the artist’s stylistic evolution. Especially important paintings by von Marr being offered at auction include “The Sinking Day” (estimated at €50,000 - €60,000) and “The Painter” (estimated at €20,000 - €30,000). Other notable works by von Marr include “Self Portrait in Work Coat” (estimated at €9,000 - €10,000), “Trudl Standing in a White Dress” (estimated at €7,000 - €8,000), “Angel” (estimated at €3,500 - €4,000) and “The Three Graces” (estimated at  €3,500 - €4,000).

“We are proud to partner once again with Van Ham Fine Art Auctioneers for the upcoming Fine Art Auction,” said Rob Weisberg, Invaluable CEO. “We have realized nice success in online sales of fine art with Van Ham through the availability of online bidding, and look forward to helping them expand the reach of this sale to art collectors and enthusiasts not only in Germany, but around the world.”

Additional works by other celebrated artists being offered in the auction include “Voiliers et caîques devant Sainte Sophie” by Félix Ziem (estimated at €90,000 - €100,000), “L'eglise d'Auvers-sur-Oise, temps gris” by Gustave Loiseau (estimated at €65,000 - €70,000), “Les hauteurs de Trouville” by Eugene Boudin (estimated at €40,000 - €50,000) and “Still Life with Champagne Flute” by Emilie Preyer (estimated at €22,000 - €26,000).

“We believe there will be tremendous interest in this auction from collectors in Germany, as well as the United States, where Carl von Marr was born and raised. We are happy to once again partner with Invaluable to make our Fine Art catalog available to internet bidders around the world, and look forward to the success of the sale” said Anne Srikiow, Van Ham Fine Art Auctioneers.

For more information about the upcoming Fine Art auction by Van Ham Fine Art Auctioneers, please visit Invaluable.com. Internet bids will be accepted in addition to floor and phone bids during the auction.

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About Van Ham Fine Art Auctioneers
Van Ham Fine Art Auctions was founded in 1959 by Europe's first female auctioneer, Carola van Ham, in Cologne, the fourth-largest city in Germany and a major cultural hub. Today, Van Ham remains a family-run business best known for its modern and contemporary art auctions. On average, the international auction house holds 16 sales each year in a variety of categories, including European applied arts, photography, Asian art and jewelry. Van Ham provides ample opportunities for online buyers, offering 16 auctions online on Invaluable.com for carpets and tapestries; Asian, contemporary and modern art; jewelry and watches; and more. For more information, visit www.van-ham.com.