1732/​55

Henri Regnault (b. Paris 1843, d. Buzenval 1871)

Italian morra players outside an osteria. Signed H. Regnault. Oil on canvas. 88×117 cm.

“Morra” is an Italian game that can be played in different ways, most forms can be played with two, three, or more players. In the most popular version, all players throw out a single hand, each showing zero to five fingers, and call out loud their guess at what the sum of all fingers shown will be. If one player guesses the sum, that player earns one point. The first player to reach three points wins the game. Morra is related to the Celtic word for finger “meur”.

Condition

A few larger repairs and retouches. Crackles.

Additional Remarks

Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.

Auction

Paintings and furniture, 7 August 2017

Category

Paintings

Estimate

15,000–20,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

16,000 DKK  

12 bids

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