Walter Magnus Runeberg (b. Borgå 1838, d. Helsinki 1920)
“Virginia”. A white marble portrait bust of a woman with piled-up hair. Unsigned. H. 50 cm.
A daughter of the sculptur Vilhelm Bissen (1836–1913) was presumably the model used by Runeberg for this bust.
Provenance: Presumably acquired directly from the artist by the Danish painter Janus la Cour, who during a stay abroad in Rome became a friend of the artist. Passed down to the artist's nephew colonel L. U. Dornonville de la Cour (1865–1969). Thence by descent until today.
Minimal smudge on the base.
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.
Paintings & drawings, 1 December 2020
Not sold