EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THBBIRGER SANDZEN (1871-1954) FIGURE STUDY DATED 1892
About Seller
Lone Jack, MO 64070
United States
Founded in 1985 by Dirk Soulis as a college student while working the ring at a Saturday night Antique Auction. Over the next thirteen years he exhibited at Antiques Shows in Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago, Atlanta, New York and Brimfield, Massachusetts buying , selling, auctioning and learning. In...Read more
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Two ways to bid:
- Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction.
- Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer.
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
About Auction
LiveJun 7, 2024
Soulis Auctions Dirk@SoulisAuctions.com
View Full Catalog (301)
- Lot Description
1892
The very early, very unusual oil on canvas is signed, inscribed and dated 1892 lower right.
With this unusual subject, the artist deftly and tastefully portrays the figure in a manner that allows primarily for his skillful depictions of light and shadow on the form to be what pleases the eye most, along with the impacts of the model's red dress draping the chair. These effects and the tools of perspective he employs in the room setting create the impact.
At the time of this painting, Birger Sandzen was studying under Anders Zorn, the celebrated Swedish master, known as a painter of nudes and portraits, and as a painter of light. Zorn's influence can be seen here in the 'Zorn palette.' the use of select colors blended to display the warm and cool skin tones of light and shadow. The pose, the tones, the use of red, the use of props for perspective, the strength of the composition, these are all Zorn hallmarks.
The current owner of this painting provides the following on its provenance: 'Given to Carl Starback (1863-1931), in May 1895 on the day he was appointed professor of botany at the Royal University of Uppsala. Sandzen and Starback may have known each other because of their mutual interest of botany. Starback was also doctor of philosophy at Uppsala. He was a colorful Swedish political figure, member of the parliament, and a botanist. He later worked as a politician in Stockholm. As a politician, he worked, among other things, on nature conservation issues. He also published a number of botanical works, particularly on fungi.' The inscription in Swedish verso refers to this, mentioning Starback, the date, and the Royal University of Uppsala.
Canvas measures 28 x 16 with a framed size of 33.5 x 21 inches.
Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions.
We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.Very good condition, noting an old repair lower center. Repair shows as an area of approximately 2 x 3 inches under UV light, just below the figure's left foot.Condition
- Shipping Info
-
We happily provide seamless, low-cost in-house shipping on nearly everything we sell. Handling and materials fees range $12 to $16.50 per box shipment for most items, depending on size, weight and or fragility. Items requiring construction of a crate will be charged at $17.50 per hour for labor plus the cost of materials. Items designated as over-sized by commercial carriers and those weighing more than 100 pounds may be best shipped by 'blanket wrap' carriers. We can provide rough shipping estimates for any lot at request.
-
- Buyer's Premium
