Deja Vu St Leonards has dated this Hubert Sattler Alpine Painting to the 19th Century.
The composition features a quintessentially Alpine scene: a rustic wooden chalet nestled in the lush valley of Grindelwald. Dominating the background is the towering, snow-capped peak of the Wetterhorn mountain, rendered with a soft, atmospheric color palette that emphasizes its monumental scale.
This piece is a classic example of the Cosmorama style Sattler helped popularize—highly detailed, accurate, and evocative landscapes that transport the viewer to another time and place.
Key Features
Artist: Hubert Sattler (Austrian, 1817–1904).
Signature: Signed with the pseudonym "E. Grossen" in the lower corner.
Subject: Grindelwald, Switzerland, featuring the Wetterhorn mountain.
Medium: Original oil on board.
Period: Created circa 1860.
Framing: Expertly presented floated in a white hand-painted frame, giving it a clean, contemporary feel that highlights the antique board.
Dimensions: Approximately 9cm x 14cm (3.54in x 5.51in).
About the Artist
Hubert Sattler was a celebrated travel painter known for his monumental "Cosmoramas"—large-scale, hyper-realistic views of world landmarks and natural wonders. He traveled extensively across Europe, the Near East, and the Americas, often working from his own detailed sketches and early photographs to ensure geographic accuracy. While he is famous for his massive panoramas, his smaller studies, often signed with pseudonyms like E. Grossen, are highly prized by collectors for their intimate detail and charm.
DIMENSIONS: H: 9cm (3.54in) W: 14cm (5.51in)
PERIOD: c. 1860
Deja Vu St Leonards has dated this Hubert Sattler Alpine Painting to the 19th Century.
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Hubert Sattler. Grindelvald Wetterhorn Mountains
