- 117
[Mendelssohn Bartholdy [Hensel], Fanny]
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Portrait of Fanny and Cécile Hensel by Wilhelm Hensel, signed ("WHensel") in pencil
- paper
showing the two children seated together, on card, highlighted in white, on an oval printed background, inscribed and signed below the image ("...Hübsch, daß man so vereinigt hat / Herzblättchen beide auf einem Blatt! / WHensel")
image 21 x 17.5cm, framed and glazed, no place or date [1858-1861]
image 21 x 17.5cm, framed and glazed, no place or date [1858-1861]
Provenance
This portrait derives directly from the family of Fanny Hensel.
Literature
Jutta Arnold and Sigrid Gräfin von Strachwitz, Europa im Porträt. Zeichnungen von Wilhelm Hensel 1794 – 1861 (Berlin, 2005), i, p.216
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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."
Catalogue Note
A charming portrait of the two oldest children of Sebastian Hensel (1830-1898) (the son of the artist Wilhelm Hensel (1794-1861) and Fanny Hensel (1805-1847), née Mendelssohn), Fanny (1857-1891) and Cécile (1858-1928).