2132/​8515

Bertel Thorvaldsen (b. Copenhagen 1770, d. s.p. 1844)

Sheet with studies. Unsigned. Inscribed on the mount “tegnet af Conferentsraad Thorvaldsen, C. Wilckens Custode”. Drawing ink, pencil and wash on paper. Sheet size 13.5×16.3 cm. Unframed.

Provenance: C. F. Wilkens worked as a valet for Thorvaldsen from 1838, when Thorvaldsen returned from Rome to Copenhagen, and until Thorvaldsen's death in 1844. There was a friendly relationship between the two and Thorvaldsen gave several drawings and sketches to his valet. Wilkens was later appointed custodian at Thorvaldsen's Museum in Copenhagen. In 1874 he published the book “Thorvaldsen's sidste Aar, Optegnelser af hans fordums Kammertjener” (Thorvaldsen's last years, records by his former valet).

Condition

The sheet has turned slightly brown. Mounted with hinges at the top.

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

Art on paper, 9 August 2021

Category
Estimate

6,000–8,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

27,000 DKK  

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