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Constantin Hansen (b. Rome 1804, d. Frederiksberg 1880)

Portrait of the artist's firstborn son Laurids Christian Constantin Hansen (b. 21 March 1847 - d. 26 March 1848). 1848. Signed C. H. Oil on canvas. 23.5×21.5 cm.

Emil Hannover, A Catalogue Raisonné of the Works of Constantin Hansen no. 250. Here, a repetition of the portrait is listed as belonging to Ms. Kristiane Konstantin Hansen, whilst the present portrait is listed as belonging to Ms. Thora Constantin Hansen in 1901.

Literature: “Constantin Hansen 1804–1880”, exhibition catalogue 1991, Thorvaldsen's Museum and Aarhus Kunstmuseum, reproduced on p. 115. Elise Konstantin-Hansen, ”Små kapitler af et langt liv”, mentioned on p. 8.

Provenance: By descent in the artist's family.

Condition

A few minor retouches. Fine crackles. A few minimal peelings, mainly along edges. In need of a light surface cleaning.

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, 14 June 2021

Category

Paintings

Estimate

4,000–6,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

14,000 DKK  

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