Kristian Zahrtmann (b. Rønne 1843, d. Copenhagen 1917)
“David ved Sauls palads”. David at the palace of Saul. A nude figure with lanyard, sitting on a blue-green robe. He has a ring around his head and on his left side is a harp on which his hand rests. Signed with monogram and dated 1878. Oil on canvas. 182×85 cm.
H. Chr. Christensen, A Catalogue Raisonné of the Works of Kristian Zahrtmann no. 232. S. Danneskjold-Samsøe, A Catalogue Raisonné of the Works of Kristian Zahrtmann no. 450.
Exhibited: V. Winkel & Magnussen, 1918 no. 64.
Literature: S. Danneskjold-Samsøe, “Kristian Zahrtmann”, 1942, mentioned p. 149 and reproduced p. 181. “Kunst i Privateje” vol. III, 1945, mentioned and reproduced p. 247.
Provenance: Kr. Zahrtmann's auction, hotel Fønix, 1888, no. 23. V. Winkel & Magnussen (1927). The collection of Consul General C. F. Glad, Winkel & Magnussen auction 100, 1931 no. 442, reproduced p. 47. Chemist F. C. Kielgast, Kalundborg. Bruun Rasmussen auction 441, 1986 no. 322. Private Japanese collection.
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Paintings & books, 19 September 2017