Jacob Fabris (b. Venice c. 1689, d. Copenhagen 1761)
A capriccio with noblemen gathering in front of a palace. Unsigned. Later inscribed Th. P. 85. Oil on canvas. 35×57 cm.
Jacob Fabris was an Italian painter, who in 1747 was summoned to Denmark by Frederik V (1723–1766) to paint prospects with architectual fantasies or landscapes with ruins. Examples of his work can be seen at several Danish castles and manor houses for instance Fredenborg Palace. Fabris was also working as a theatrical scene painter and published in 1760 a perspective treatise. A signed painting with the same dimensions and provenance as the present one was sold at Bruun Rasmussen auction 573, 1992 no. 39 for DKK 320.000.
Provenance: On the reverse a stamp with the crowned monogram of the royal family and the letters KE “Kongelig Ejendom” (Royal Property). The painting was later sold from Sorgenfri Palace. Bruun Rasmussen auction 801, 2009 no. 191, ill. p. 156, here acquired by the present owner.
The canvas is relined. Retouches and crackles. In need of cleaning.
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Paintings, drawings and icons, 14 June 2023
Not sold