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Jens Juel (b. Balslev, Funen 1745, d. Copenhagen 1802)

Portrait of Johanne Maria Mylius, née Heitmann (1744–1773) with a high hairdo and a black lace around her neck. Married to Johan Jacob Mylius of Lindved in 1770. Unsigned. C. 1770. Oil on canvas laid on panel. 61×43 cm. Oval.

Ellen Poulsen, A Catalogue Raisonné of the Works of Jens Juel no. 94, reproduced vol. II p. 78.

Literature: Illustreret Tidende, article on Rønningesøgaard, 1912–13, p. 46. “Danske Slotte og Herregaarde”, vol. 3, 1923, reproduced p. 207. Danmarks Adels Aarbog 1956.

Provenance: Stamhuset Rønningesøgaard (The entailed estate of Rønningesøgaard), stamped like this on the reverse. Winkel & Magnussen auction 99, 1931 no. 82, reproduced p. 24 (sold by Mylius-Benzon). Winkel & Magnussen auction 165, 1934 no. 86, reproduced p. 29. Winkel & Magnussen auction 182, 1935 no. 78, reproduced p. 29. Winkel & Magnussen auction 241, 1938 no. 106, reproduced p. 33, here bought by director Als, in his family until now.

Condition

Minor pressure mark from stretcher. Crackles. Minor retouches. A few minimal peelings.

Additional Remarks

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Estimate

25,000–30,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold

One bid

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892632 20,000 DKK