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Elisabeth Jerichau Baumann (b. Warsaw 1819, d. Copenhagen 1881)

A young girl reads out the Bible, the grandparents listen devoutly. Signed and dated Elisa Jerichau 1854. Oil on canvas. 34×42 cm.

This motif is known to exist in several versions. Including two much larger versions than the one here (123×156 cm and 144×192 cm respectively), both sold at Bruun Rasmussen. The largest of these paintings was a commissioned work for Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie, whom Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann met at an exhibition in London in 1859. The Emperor commissioned the painting for his London residence. The present painting may have been a small study that has inspired or been an appetizer for the customers in relation to the larger commissioned works.

Inserted 12 February 2019:

Literature: Jerzy Miskowiak “Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann. Nationalromantikkens enfant terrible”, 2018, mentioned and reproduced p. 220.

Provenance: Bought from the artist by chamberlain Carl Adolph Rothe Treschow, Brahesborg (1839–1924). Given as a present to his daugther Benny at her wedding in 1892.

Condition

Areas with minimal crackles. Marks from the stretcher.

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, 1 April 2019

Category

Paintings

Estimate

10,000–12,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

13,500 DKK  

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