Christian Hornemann (b. Copenhagen 1765, d. s.p. 1844)
Portrait of Jacobe Baden (1810–1874), married to pharmacist and historical collector Johann Gottfried Burman Becker. Signed and dated Hornemann 1827. Pencil and pastel on paper mounted on paper. Sheet size 47×35 cm.
The Royal pharmacist Johan Gottfried Becker (1639–1711) was born in Husum in Schleswig, where he grew up with his parents, headmaster Gottfried Becker and Elisabeth, née Ehrenreich. Undoubtedly, the home stimulated the young Becker, and it is told that he became a very erudite gentleman. J. G. Becker studied medicine for many years in Europe and in 1668 King Frederik III of Denmark invited him to Copenhagen appointing him to Royal pharmacist. In 1669 J. G. Becker founded “Elefantapotheket” (the Elephant Pharmacy) in Købmagergade, Copenhagen. By this, he founded the Royal pharmacist dynasty Becker, and the Elephant Pharmacy was carried on by his descendants in five generations until the late 19th century. The present portrait collection shows most of the Royal pharmacist Beckers as well as a few portraits from Mrs Jacobe Becker's family.
Provenance: The Burman Becker family.
The paper has turned slightly brown. Minimal discolourations. Examined in frame.
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.
Paintings, furniture and varia, 5 June 2023
Not sold