2149/​8588

Russian painter, early 20th century

A forward-leaning Russian full bearded man. Unsigned. Dated January 19 1905 (in Cyrillic). Oil on canvas mounted on board. 34×23 cm.

Provenance: Acquired by the Danish ambassador, Jørgen Adamsen (1920–2010), when he was posted as charge d'affaires at the Danish Embassy in Moscow 1960–1964. Thence by descent to his son with residence in Denmark until today.

Condition

More smaller crackles. More smaller retouches, especially on the light background.

A Danish bill from conservator Karen and Adam (1987) with a short restoration description enclosed. It says (the question marks by Mrs. Karen Raft):

Copenhagen May 29 1987

Mr. Ambassador Jørgen Amdasen Toldbodgade 18 1253 Copenhagen K

Repin? (Eventually scratched date and place?)

Study of man with grey hair and beard 33×23 cm.

Fixed peeled color, Cleaning, retouching of peelings, varnish

DKK 3000 + 22% tax 660 DKK 3660

Paid Karen Raft

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

Russian theme, 6 December 2021

Category

Paintings

Estimate

3,000–4,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

3,200 DKK  

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