Laurits Tuxen (b. Copenhagen 1853, d. s.p. 1927)
“Den skumfødt Venus”. Birth of Venus. Study. Signed with monogram and dated 3/4 07. Oil on canvas. 50×38 cm.
Tuxen worked on several variations of the Venus motif. “Den skumfødte Venus”, Birth of Venus, from 1907. The model in the present painting is located in what appears to be a landscape - however, her position, her physique and her hair and the source of light lighting her from below resembles the painting “Den skumfødt Venus”. Birth of Venus. The latter is mentioned and reproduced in the catalogue for the exhibition, “Farver, Friluft og Fyrster”, published by Skagens Museum and Fuglsang Museum, 2014, page 134.
Provenance: Bruun Rasmussen auction Vejle 35, 1994 no. 1028, ill. p. 13.
A few minor crackles and a few minimal peelings. Retouches.
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.
Next bid
Your max bid
One bid
| When | Bidder | Bid |
|---|---|---|
| 1052663 |
Delivery in the United States from
Log in to see the cost for shipping this lot to your address.