2034/​61

Hans Hansen (b. Skelby 1769, d. Copenhagen 1828)

Portrait of Sophie Hauch, daughter of county commisioner and privy councillor Frederik Hauch. She is wearing a blue silk dress with a white shawl and with pink roses in her hand and on her wig. Signed and dated H. Hansen pinx. 1794. Oil on canvas. Oval. 66×54.5 cm.

Following is inscribed on a label on the reverse of the stretcher (in Danish): “Sophie Hauch, daughter of county commisioner in Viborg, Hauch and his wife Nicoline Dorothea Vind. Member of the convent in Vemmetofte”. A pair of portraits of her parents is also up for auction, catalogue number 2034/13.

Provenance: Passed down in the family from the sitters to the present owner.

Condition

A few retouches. Numerous crackles. In need of cleaning. Some minor peelings.

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, furniture and varia (postponed), 20 August 2020

Category

Paintings

Estimate

8,000–10,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

5,000 DKK  

6 bids

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