2032/​97

A. W. Boesen (b. Vigerslev 1812, d. Bologna 1857)

The artist's self portrait. Unsigned. Inscribed August Boesen and dated 1841 on the stretcher and the reverse. Oil on canvas. 25×19 cm.

A pair of portraits of the artist's parents, with the catalogue number 2032/299, can also be found on this auction.

Provenance: The artist and thence by descent.

Condition

In need of cleaning. Crackles. Marks from the stretcher visible on the front. Minor peelings. A small round hole.

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, furniture and varia, 3 August 2020

Category
Estimate

3,000–4,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

2,300 DKK  

11 bids

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