1504/​574

Olaf Stæhr-Nielsen (b. Frederiksberg 1896, d. 1969)

Sketch / model for memorial monument for astronomer Ole Rømer (b. Aarhus 1644, d. Copenhagen 1710), copper mounted in wooden frame. The monument itself is made in 1965 and is placed on the outer wall of Aarhus Cityhall. Two working sketches are included. Unique. The model: 39,5×52,5 cm. (3)

Provenance: The collection of Eva Stæhr-Nielsen and Olaf Stæhr-Nielsen.

Condition

Normal patina due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Sketches with numerous handling marks.

Auction

Modern art and design, 20 January 2015

Category

Modern Decorative Art

Estimate

2,000–3,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

4,000 DKK  

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