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Jens Juel and workshop, ca. 1790 (b. Balslev, Funen 1745, d. Copenhagen 1802)

Portrait of Jacob August Maribo (1783–1858) as a child standing at a table with a mechanical drummer. On the floor a drum. Maribo changed his last name to “Stenfeldt” c. 1819, because of the Jewish feud (Jødefejden). Oil on canvas. 100×77 cm. Period frame.

J. A. Stenfeldt was mayor, legal writer and politician. He took his legal degree in 1803, then became a prosecutor in military matters with service in Copenhagen, Kiel and Helsingør. In 1809 he published (in Danish) “Handbook of the Military Law Authority”. In 1813 appointed judge and chief constable in Helsingør. Later mayor and auction director in the same place, which he held until 1848. He was a popular mayor who worked for Helsingør to prosper again after the losses during the war against England.

Provenance: The family of the portrayed until today.

Condition

Retouches. Numerous fine crackles. Marks from the stretcher visible on the front. Some peelings, mostly under the frame edge.

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, furniture and varia, 20 April 2020

Category

Paintings

Estimate

30,000 DKK

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Price realised

55,000 DKK  

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