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Lot Essay
Koester along with Heinrich von Zgel was one of the most important Impressionist animal painters from the Munich School. Originally pressured by his family to become a pharmacist, Koester abandoned his studies and entered the Staatliche Kunsthalle in Karlsruhe. There he trained under some of the most established painters in Germany such as Carl Hoff, Claus Meyer, Heinrich von Zgel and Leopold von Kalckreuth.
Koester's main residence was in Munich but he spent most of his time painting in Klausen in the Tirol. His early pictures were genre scenes of Tyrolian folk life and landscapes, later specializing in painting ducks which would establish his reputation.
Koester was awarded medals in St. Louis, Berlin, Munich, London, Paris and Venice. His paintings were so highly prized and were collected by many of the crowned heads of Europe.
Koester's main residence was in Munich but he spent most of his time painting in Klausen in the Tirol. His early pictures were genre scenes of Tyrolian folk life and landscapes, later specializing in painting ducks which would establish his reputation.
Koester was awarded medals in St. Louis, Berlin, Munich, London, Paris and Venice. His paintings were so highly prized and were collected by many of the crowned heads of Europe.