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Brooch decorated with Madonna della sedia (after Raphael) on mother of pearl mounted in a frame of stylised branches of 14 kt. gold. Apparently unstamped. The middle of the 19th century. 5×5.5 cm. In original box of leather and velvet.

A daguerreotype of Læssøe's wife Emmy Erhardine Fransizksa Tidonia Læssøe, née Krag-Juel-Vind-Friis (1821–1863). C. 1860. In oval leather case, lined with silk. 9×7,5 cm. (3).

Madonna della sedia was painted by the Italian Renaissance painter Raphael and dates back to approx. 1513–1514, located in the Palazzo Pitti in Florence. It depicts Mary embracing the Child Jesus and the young John the Baptist.

Provenance: Descendants of Thorald and Emmy Læssøe to this day.

According to family tradition Læssøe returned home from his first visit to Italy in 1857 bringing the brooch as a present to his wife Emma, ​​who wears it on the accompanying daguerreotype,

Condition

Condition report on request. Please contact: fine-art@bruun-rasmussen.dk

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 & drawings, 1 December 2020

Category
Estimate

6,000–8,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

3,000 DKK