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Arvid Fougstedt (b. 1888, d. 1949)

Portrait of Martin Petersen, proprietor of “Kobberstikhuset Kunstantikvariat” (“House of engravings”). Signed and dated Arvid Fougstedt Köpenhamn 19:8 1932 and inscribed “Herr Martin Petersen 'Kopparstikhuset'”. Pencil and crayon heightened with white on paper. Sheet size 36×25.5 cm.

The “House of engravings” (“Kobberstikhuset Kunstantikvariat”), owned by Martin Petersen, was housed at Dronning Tværgade 49 in Copenhagen.

Condition

Mounting marks on the reverse of the corners. The paper has turned slightly brown.

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

4,000–6,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

2,000 DKK  

One bid

When Bidder Bid
2,000 DKK