August Tørsleff (b. Flensburg 1884, d. near Kandestederne 1968)
Two profile portraits of Niels Skovgaard, listening to the Palestrina Choir. Sketches mounted in one frame. Signed and dated Aug. T. Frie Kirke 7 Dec. 1926. With dedication from the artist (in Danish): “For little Ruth and Steen from your old friend Tørsleff. 1953”. Pencil on paper laid on paper. Overall sheet size 24.5×12 cm.
The paper has turned slightly brown. Minor discolouration and tears. Examined in frame.
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Art on paper, 9 August 2021
Not sold