2051/​6145

P. S. Krøyer (b. Stavanger 1851, d. Skagen 1909)

Michael Ancher (b. Bornholm 1849, d. Skagen 1927)

Vilhelm Herold (b. Hasle , d. Frederiksberg)

Michael Ancher: 4 autograph letters, signed. + One autograph card, signed. Dated Skagen and Amalievej. Early 20th century. No envelopes. + P.S. Krøyer: 2 autograph letters, signed. + 4 autograph post cards, signed. Sent from Paris and Skagen. Early 20th century. No envelopes. Enclosed 2 autograph greetings, signed by Anna Ancher and Emma Ancher.

In one of the the letters, Ancher tells Herold the latest news about their common friend P.S. Krøyer: “Sidste jeg hørte fra Krøyer, for 14 Dage siden, havde han det storartet, var overlykkelig som han skrev, og glædede sig til at begynde at male. Han ville male et Billede fra det gamle Theater i Taormina.”

Vilh. Herold who was also active as a sculptor. He mainly created portrait busts of friends and family, incl. Ancher and Krøyer.

Provenance: Descendants of royal chamber singer and sculptor Vilhelm Christoffer Herold (1865–1937).

Auction

Books and manuscripts, 15 December 2020

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3,000–4,000 DKK

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13,500 DKK  

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