FREEHOLD, N.Y. — A posthumous portrait of the great German composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) by Moravian-Austrian portrait and genre painter Hans Temple (1857-1931) was the leading lot at Mooney’s Auction Service on August 14. The oil on canvas allegorical scene placed the famous composer at his piano perhaps conjuring an image of a heavenly choir of angels above sold for $2,990, including buyer’s premium. Beginning his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna, Temple later established his own studio, where he gained renown for painting portraits of other artists in their studios and Austrian royalty. Mooney’s sale was an eclectic one featuring sculpture, wrought iron garden antiques, Arts and Crafts material, sterling silver and more. A future review will discuss additional highlights.