Michael Ancher (b. Bornholm 1849, d. Skagen 1927)
Portrait of Ella Saxild. Signed and dated M. A. 1904. Oil on canvas. 47×39 cm.
The portrait is a study for “Engel Saxild og hendes tvillingesøster Ella spiller skak” (Engel Saxild and her twin sister playing chess in the home of the Ancher family on Markvej in Skagen), dated 1905.
Literature: “Kunst i Privat eje”, vol. III, 1945, illustrated and mentioned p. 280 (in Danish): This is a fine example of how female youth also could inspire the artist, who otherwise primarily found his models among the weather-beaten fishermen in Skagen.
In need of a light surface cleaning.
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 and furniture, 13 January 2014
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