“Perlestellet” a pair porcelain plates decorated in overglaze colours and gold with men and women in Danish national dresses in pastoral landscapes. Depicting farmer from Amager and young girl from Amager. Royal Copenhagen, 1894–1900. Diam. 21.5 cm. (2)
As a voluntary soldier during the Three Year War (1848–1850) F.C. Lund portrayed various peasants he met around the country in the sketchbook he brought with him. After the war he was encouraged to complete his drawings and supported by both private and public sources resulting in the publication of 31 color lithographs in 1864.
A young girl from Amager: Small chip at rim. Farmer from Amager: Chip at rim and two chips on the base.
The Twinight Collection – The Danish sale, 1 July 2024
Not sold