1915/​9

Michael Ancher (b. Bornholm 1849, d. Skagen 1927)

Miss Wenck in Michael Ancher's studio inspecting a painting on the easel, maybe a portrait of herself. In the background Ancher's very fine Rococo chatol. Signed M. Ancher. Oil on panel. 39×24.5 cm.

Miss Wenck was daughter of the architect Heinrich Wenck (1851–1936), who worked as an architect for the State Railways. The Central Station in Copenhagen and Helsingør Railway Station are among his works.

Condition

Crackles and minimal retouches.

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

Paintings and furniture, 8 April 2019

Category
Estimate

30,000–35,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

38,000 DKK  

11 bids

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