Carl Gustaf Pilo (b. Runtuna 1711, d. Stockholm 1793)
Portrait of Elisabeth Marie d'Abbestée (1677–1752) in a red gown lined with mink. She was married to wine merchant Herman Fabritius (1666–1729). Unsigned. Oil on canvas. 73×65 cm. Early 19th century frame.
Elisabeth Marie d'Abbestée's son Gotthilf Just Fabritius was a prominent businessman, who did a lot of business with the Royal house. The king gave the very important powder mill in Frederiksværk to the two enterprising businessmen G. J. Fabritius and J. F. Classen. The town Frederiksværk was founded around the the mill.
The canvas is relined.
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, varia & carpets, 28 September 2010