Michael Ancher (b. Bornholm 1849, d. Skagen 1927)
Purchased by Skagen's Museum in May 2016
Maren Sofie Olsen from Skagen with a red scarf. Signed and dated M. Ancher 87. Oil on canvas. 55×50 cm.
Maren Sofie Olsen was a popular model, often used by Michael Ancher. See Bruun Rasmussen auction 836, 2012 no. 9, “Maren Sofie Olsen reading”, reproduced on the cover and p. 15. That one sold for 350.000 DKK.
Correction: The date has been corrected from 81 to 87 (17 May 2016).
Condition report on request.
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.
Paintings & drawings, 31 May 2016