Moritz Michael Daffinger Auction Prices and Value Guide

Moritz Michael Daffinger auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 193 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Moritz Michael Daffinger auction prices: quick answer

Moritz Michael Daffinger auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Moritz Michael Daffinger
Source records
193
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Moritz Michael Daffinger

Moritz Michael Daffinger (1790–1849) was an Austrian miniature painter, porcelain artist, and sculptor active in Vienna during the Biedermeier period. Born on January 25, 1790, in Vienna, he was the son of the porcelain painter Johann Leopold Daffinger and trained in the decorative arts from an early age. Daffinger became one of the most sought-after miniature portraitists of his generation, serving as a court painter and producing exquisitely detailed portraits on ivory and porcelain for the Austrian aristocracy and rising bourgeois class. His work bridged the refined traditions of Viennese porcelain decoration and the intimate portraiture that defined Biedermeier-era taste. In addition to miniatures, he worked in watercolor, etching, and drawing. He died in Vienna on August 22, 1849. Collectors encounter his works primarily through miniature portraits and painted porcelain pieces that appear at auction and in museum collections worldwide.

BiedermeierMiniature paintingPorcelain paintingWatercolorEtchingPortraitsPorcelain decoration

Common works and media

Daffinger is most commonly encountered in appraisal and auction contexts through portrait miniatures on ivory or vellum, painted porcelain plaques and cups (often Viennese), watercolor portrait studies, etchings, and preparatory drawings. His subjects are predominantly bust-length portraits of Austrian nobility, military officers, and middle-class patrons from the Biedermeier era. Porcelain pieces bearing his decoration may also appear as part of larger Viennese porcelain services or standalone decorative objects.

Market and appraisal context

Daffinger miniatures and porcelain paintings appear regularly at major European auction houses, particularly in Vienna, London, and Munich. Value depends heavily on medium (ivory miniatures versus porcelain plaques), subject identification, provenance, and condition. Works with clear attribution, documented provenance linking to notable sitters or Habsburg court circles, and pristine condition tend to perform strongest at auction. Because Daffinger's style was widely imitated by his workshop and later copyists, expert authentication is essential. Comparable auction results should be reviewed alongside specialist consultation before establishing an appraisal value.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Attribution confirmed by signature or provenance; Daffinger miniatures were widely copied in the 19th century
  2. Medium distinguishes value: ivory miniatures generally command higher prices than porcelain plaques
  3. Condition is critical for miniatures; cracks, flaking, or overpainting significantly affect value
  4. Subject identity matters; portraits of known historical figures or Habsburg court members carry premium

Appraisal caveats

  • Daffinger's workshop produced many works, and attribution can be difficult without expert examination.
  • The source pack lacks recent auction records; comparable sale data should be verified before appraisal conclusions.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

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