2014/​8520

Julius Exner (b. Copenhagen 1825, d. s.p. 1910)

The old woman reading to her bedridden husband. Signed and dated Exner 1883. Drawing ink and wash. Visible size 14×17.5 cm.

On the reverse inscribed (in Danish): “The old woman reading to her bedridden husband. (Painting 1897 private ownership). Tuesday Februar 28th 1911 Bought on Exner auction. ”

Provenance: The artist Johan Friderich Bergsøe, (1841–1897) thence by descent.

Condition

Some foxing. Paperloss at left edge ca 1×0,5 cm. The paper has turned slightly brown. Examined in frame.

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

Art on paper, 30 March 2020

Category
Estimate

2,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

2,800 DKK  

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