2341/​7028

Anna Ancher (b. Skagen 1859, d. s.p. 1935)

A mother feeding her child. Upper right corner gathering around a crying baby. Signed A. Ancher. Pencil and drawing ink on paper. Visible size 29×23 cm.

Provenance: King Christian X (1870–1947) and Queen Alexandrine of Denmark (1879–1952), the Royal summer residence Klitgaarden near Skagen; thence by their son and daughter-in-law, Hereditary Prince Knud (1900–1976) and Hereditary Princess Caroline-Mathilde of Denmark (1912–1995), the Royal summer residence Klitgaarden near Skagen; then their daughter, Princess Elisabeth to Denmark (1935–2018). Before her death the pendant was given to private Danish ownership, which it has been until today.

Condition

The paper has turned slightly brown. A tear in each side (both 4.0 cm). Two retouches in the left side of the paper. Some foxing. 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

Northern Light – the Artists' Colony at Skagen, 9 October 2023

Category

Prints & Drawings

Estimate

8,000–10,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

12,500 DKK  

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