1831/​13

Johan Thomas Lundbye (b. Kalundborg 1818, d. Bedsted 1848)

A roman woman. Unsigned. Dated Rom 12. Nov. 1845. Inscribed in Danish “unfortunately forgotten my glasses” and “56”. Watercolour and drawing ink on paper mounted on paper. Sheet size 243×180 mm.

In Rome from 3 November to 5 December 1845 Lundbye did a series of figure studies in pen or pencil and watercolour, which he called (in Danish) “Costume drawings”. Common to these costume drawings is that they are all depicting typical ordinary Italian people from Rome and the surrounding area, dressed in their characteristic original costumes.

Condition

The paper has turned slightly brown. One corner with a tear. Examined in frame.

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, 30 July 2018

Category
Estimate

10,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

7,000 DKK  

One bid

When Bidder Bid
7,000 DKK