1233/​97

Aksel Jørgensen (b. Copenhagen 1883, d. s.p. 1957)

Two women in a yard in Holmensgade, Copenhagen. Signed and dated A. Jørgensen Holmensgade 6 1906. Oil on canvas. 54×38 cm.

Holmensgade was infamous for the many bars and brothels. Hans Christian Andersen once lived in Holmensgade 8.

Provenance: The estate auction of the late ear specialist Valdemar Klein, Winkel & Magnussen 337, 1947 no. 26.

This lot is subject to Artist's Royalty.
Condition

The canvas is relined. One retouch. Artist corrected July 9 2012.

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 and antiques, 13 August 2012

Category
Estimate

2,000–3,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

4,400 DKK  

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