1931/21

Jens Juel, and/or his workshop, 18th century (b. Balslev, Funen 1745, d. Copenhagen 1802)

Portrait of Batholomæus Hansteen (1743–1820), customs officer in Kerteminde, sitting at a table holding a letter inscribed: A M.. Mons...[?] and a quill. Unsigned. Oil on canvas. 56×43 cm.

An old inscription on the reverse says among others (in Danish): The face is painted by the Danish portrait painter Jens Juel.

Literature: Conradine Dunker, “Gamle Dage”, Kristiania 1909, reproduced p. 4, as painted by Jens Juel. Bartholomeus Hansteen is mentioned p. 273.

Provenance: Bruun Rasmussen auction 811, 2009 no. 423.

Condition

Numerous crackles. Minor retouches and a few minimal 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 and furniture, 29 July 2019

2 bids

When	Bidder	Bid
29 July at 7:47 pm		11,000 DKK
25 July at 11:03 pm		10,500 DKK