2310/​49

Christian Mølsted (b. Dragør 1862, d. s.p. 1930)

Christian den 4de i Slaget paa Colberger Heide 1ste Juli 1644". King Christian IV of Denmark (1577–1648) in the Battle of Colberger Heide 1 July 1644. Signed and dated Chr. Mølsted 1898. On the reverse Christian Mølsted's handwritten note about the motif. Pencil, drawing ink, sepia and gouache on paper. Visible size 62×90 cm. The frame carved with the coat of arms of Denmark.

Provenance: King Christian X (1870–1947) and Queen Alexandrine of Denmark (1879–1952), Christian VIII's Palace at Amalienborg; hereafter their son and daughter-in-law, Hereditary Prince Knud (1900–1976) and Hereditary Princess Caroline-Mathilde of Denmark (1912–1995), Christian VIII's Palace at Amalienborg; thereafter their son, His Excellency Ingolf Count of Rosenborg (b. 1940) until today.

Noted in Danish on the back (behind the backing) along with the title: Present from Kapt: Næser to Prince Christian May 1898". Based on this dating, the picture must have been a wedding present to Prince Christian (X) and Princess Alexandrine of Denmark on 26 April 1898. The wedding took place in Cannes and the gift was handed over to the newlyweds at their subsequent arrival in Denmark. The note is presumably written by Christian Mølsted.

Wholesaler, captain and councilor Albert Næser (1841–1913) was Christian Mølsted's patron. At the bottom of the frame on the present picture is a plaque with a poem, signed by a member of the Næser family.

This lot is part of our Theme: H.E. Ingolf Count of Rosenborg

Condition

The paper has turned slightly brown. A few minimal discolourations. 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, furniture and varia, 6 March 2023

Category

Prints & Drawings

Estimate

8,000–12,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

21,000 DKK  

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