2132/​8519

Augustin Ehrensvärd (b. 1710, d. 1772)

“Ankomsten til Torsholma d. 23. febr. 1740”. The arrival at Torsholma on 23 February 1740. Signed and dated A. Ehr. Torsholma d. 24. febr. 1740. Drawing ink and wash on paper. Visible size 25.5×20 cm.

Augustin Ehrensvärd was one of the most important Swedish military officers of his time. He became the commander-in-chief in Finland, and was later appointed field marshal. Ehrensvärd was also a competent painter and military architect, who was the creator of the fortress Suomenlinna (Sveaborg), and who founded the Swedish archipelago fleet (skärgårdsflottan).

Provenance: Museumsbygningen Kunstauktioner 2005 no. 8, reproduced on p. 14.

Condition

Mounted in passepartout. The paper has turned slightly brown. Some discolouration. Examined in frame.

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

Art on paper, 9 August 2021

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Estimate

8,000–10,000 DKK

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