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Christian Rafn (b. Brahesborg 1740, d. s.p. 1825)

The artist's self-portrait with black hat and coat. Unsigned. Oil on panel. 49×37 cm.

Christian Rafn grows up in the same area as Jens Juel and went at the same time to the academy. Rafn worked with Jens Juel at his workshop in the early 1760s.

Provenance: The family Rafn until now.

Condition

Tears in the panel.

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 furniture, 24 February 2014

Category

Paintings

Estimate

6,000–8,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

11,000 DKK  

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