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Erik Henningsen
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Erik Henningsen
- Christmas Time, Copenhagen
- signed and dated Erik Henningsen 1890 lower right
- oil on canvas
- 88 by 125cm., 34½ by 49in.
Provenance
Private collection (sale: Sotheby's, London, 20 March 1985, lot 160)
Pyms Gallery, London (purchased at the above sale)
Purchased from the above by the present owner circa 1985
Pyms Gallery, London (purchased at the above sale)
Purchased from the above by the present owner circa 1985
Exhibited
Copenhagen, Foreningen for National Kunst, 1961, no. 11
Copenhagen, Bymuseum, København at Juletid, 1966-67 (label on verso)
Charlottenborg, Jubileumsudstilling, 1900 - 1970, 1969, illustrated in the catalogue
Copenhagen, Foreningen for National Kunst, 1970, no. 26
Copenhagen, Bymuseum, København at Juletid, 1966-67 (label on verso)
Charlottenborg, Jubileumsudstilling, 1900 - 1970, 1969, illustrated in the catalogue
Copenhagen, Foreningen for National Kunst, 1970, no. 26
Literature
Københavner Jul, 1961, illustrated on the cover
Hjemmet, 1st December 1970, illustrated on the cover
Agnite Elkjær Laursen, 'Nu er det Jul igen', in Tale, Læse, Skrive, Copenhagen, no. 2, 1971
Alfred Wassard, Københavns Ældste Kerne, Hernovs Forlag, 1983
Hjemmet, 1st December 1970, illustrated on the cover
Agnite Elkjær Laursen, 'Nu er det Jul igen', in Tale, Læse, Skrive, Copenhagen, no. 2, 1971
Alfred Wassard, Københavns Ældste Kerne, Hernovs Forlag, 1983
Condition
The canvas has not been lined. There is a pattern of light craquelure throughout the canvas, and one small spot of flaking in the foot of the lady to the right, as visible in the catalogue illustration. Ultra-violet light reveals scattered strokes of carefully applied retouching, notably to the boys to the left, to the little girl in the foreground and to the lady to the right of the composition. Although slightly discoloured, this retouching is not particularly distracting given the dimension of the canvas. The picture is otherwise in good condition and ready to hang.
Presented in a decorative gilt frame with a nameplate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."