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British & Continental | March 11, 2025

Tue, Mar 11, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 43

Dutch or Danish School Portrait, Rosenkrantz Family

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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(early 19th century)

Portrait of Palle Axelsen Rosenkrantz of Krenkerup (1587-1642), at age 32, inscription upper right "NATVS.AO/1587/PICVS. A.O.1622", after the 17th century original, oil on canvas,37-1/4 x 33-1/2 in.; 18th century carved and parcel gilt wood frame, 46-1/2 x 42 x 2-1/2 in.

Provenance: Niels Rosenkrantz (Danish, 1757-1824), Danish Ambassador, likely commissioned copies of the originals for the two family estates, Rygaard and Egholm; By descent in family; Private Collection

See: https://rkd.nl/images/244232 for the portrait dated 1622, held by The National Museum of History Frederiksborg Castle, inv./cat.nr. A 5656. 

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Niels Rosenkrantz (Danish, 1757-1824), Danish Ambassador, likely commissioned copies of the originals for the two family estates, Rygaard and Egholm; By descent in family; Private Collection

 

crackle, retouch, surface dirt; frame with some losses, bracing at corners, pest damage, resurfacing, and wear commensurate with age