2427/​73

Painter unknown, 18th century

A pair of portraits presumably of members of the Bernstorff family. A noblewoman in a blue silkdress trimmed with brocade and a nobleman in armour. Unsigned. Oil on canvas. 83×65 cm. (2).

She verso inscribed: die Frau geheimte Kriges Rähtin von Steinberg. gb. von Bernstorff des alten Geheimten Rahts Tohter.

Provenance: Bruun Rasmussen auction 198, 1966 no. 198.

Condition

She: Three minor tears (c 1 cm) on the left and a few repairs. Both: Minor crackles and a few minor peelings. A mark along the stretcher. In need of cleaning and tightening.

Additional Remarks

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Auction

Paintings, furniture and varia, 1 July 2024

Category
Estimate

6,000–8,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

7,000 DKK  

12 bids

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