Per Kirkeby (b. Copenhagen 1938, d. s.p. 2018)
“Flodfjældets skønhed” (The beauty of the river mountain), 1976–77. Signed, titled and dated on the reverse. Oil on board. 102×212 cm.
Literature: Ane Hejlskov Larsen: “Per Kirkeby. Malerier 1957–1977, Copenhagen, 2002, ill. p. B/W photo upper right p. 407 (alongside ”Stub og Stele; M 339). The work will be included in the appendix of the forthcoming third volume of Ane Hejlskov Larsens's catalogue raisonné of Per Kirkeby's work. Literature: The weekly magazine “Hjemmet”, 4 December 1978, in connection with the article “Kunsten er min daglige vitamin-indsprøjtning” with the illustration text 'Morten Grunwald in the sofa in front of “Flodfjældets skønhed” by Per Kirkeby....'
Exhibited: Decembristerne, Den Frie Udstillings Bygning, Copenhagen, 1977, cat. no. 43. Provenance: Kunsthallen Kunstauktioner, auction 356, Copenhagen, 2002, cat. no. 28, ill. p. 13. Provenance: The collection of Lily Weiding & Morten Grunwald, Copenhagen.
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Modern paintings, sculptures and prints, 13 June 2023