1246/​50

Julius Exner (b. Copenhagen 1825, d. s.p. 1910)

“Posthuset i Sønderho, Fanø”. The post office in Sønderho, Fanø Island. Unsigned. Inscribed Sønderho. Oil on canvas. 38×43 cm.

Furthermore is enclosed: P. V. Ørsted, “Julius Exner, en biografisk studie”, Copenhagen 1903; “Exners Billedbog”, Copenhagen 1912; a photo after a painting of Juliux Exner in his studio; a handwritten note from Julius Exner in a box. (5).

Julius Exner used the present interior in his work “Børn uden for Postkontoret efter Postens ankomst” (Children at the post office after arrival of the mail) with the measurements 62×60 cm. This painting was sold at Bruun Rasmussen auction 770 no. 353 in 2007 for 180,000 DKK. This painting is dated 1881.

Condition

Several minor crackles.

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, 12 November 2012

Category

Paintings

Estimate

20,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

15,000 DKK  

One bid

When Bidder Bid
15,000 DKK