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N. A. Abildgaard, school of, c. 1800

“Fingal ser sine forfædres ånder ved månens skin”. Fingal sees the ghosts of his ancestors in the moonlight. Motif from Ossian's poems. Unsigned. Oil on canvas. 50×62 cm.

Literature: Charlotte Christensen, “Maleren Nicolai Abildgaard”, Copenhagen 1999, where the original is reproduced p. 87. This is at the National Gallery of Denmark.

Provenance: Bruun Rasmussen auction 327, 1975 no. 1. Bruun Rasmussen auction 1238, 2012 no. 17.

Condition

Minimal peelings plus minor crackles and retouches. The canvas is relined.

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, 3 February 2020

Category
Estimate

6,000–8,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

3,000 DKK  

One bid

When Bidder Bid
3,000 DKK