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Kristian Zahrtmann (b. Rønne 1843, d. Copenhagen 1917)

A portrait bust of burnt clay depicting the artist's sister, Bodil Zahrtmann (1866–1941), married to Mathias Hamborg Wilhjelm. Unsigned, dated 1870. H. 24 cm. A childr portrait of Bodil Zahrtmann is included. Unsigned. Pencil on paper. Sheet size 12.5×10 cm. (2).

Literature: Frederik Hendriksen, “Kristian Zahrtmann - en mindebog bygget over hans egne optegnelser og breve fra og til ham”, 1919. Mentioned p. 96 in an extract from a letter, written by his mother in 1870: “[...] K. Z. har modelleret Bodil i Ler, som skal brændes hos Hjorth.” (K. Z. has made a model of Bodil in clay, which will be fired at Hjorth [Hjorth's workshop]). Reproduced p. 98 with the description “Buste i brændt ler modelleret af K. Z. efter søsteren Bodil Z. Rønne 1870.” (Bust made of burnt clay modelled by K. Z. after his sister Bodil Z. Rønne 1870.).

Provenance: The artist and thence by descent until today.

Condition

The bust: Minor marks and scratches. Imperfection due to the burning process. The drawing: The paper has turned slightly brown. Some discolouration. Examined in frame.

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, 25 February 2019

Category

Sculptures and Bronzes

Estimate

2,000–3,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

3,400 DKK  

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