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Wilhelm Freddie (b. Copenhagen 1909, d. s.p. 1995)

Portrait of Marie Elisabeth Salby (1891–1977). Signed Freddie, okt. 43. Oil on canvas. 80×60 cm.

Provenance: Acquired by the portrayed person directly from Wilhelm Freddie. Since it's creation the work has been in in the possession of the portrayed's family.

Marie Elisabeth Salby was the wife of patron and collector Poul Ørsted Salby (1896–1962) of whom Freddie also painted a portrait of. The somewhat more surreal portrait of the husband was sold at our auction in Bredgade September 2020. When Marie Elisabeth saw her portrait for the first time she found it a bit too radical after which Freddie repainted parts of the work.

Condition

Some premature cracks and later crackles. A few minimal surface stains.

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

Modern art and design, 1 December 2020