Lot Essay
Peder Mønsted painted various scenes around Tranbjerg in the late 1920's. In the present lot flowers are in full bloom and the gardener, Mr Niels Peder Jensen, is actively working in the dappled sunlight.
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In the garden
Details
PEDER MØNSTED (DANISH, 1859–1941)
In the garden
signed, inscribed and dated 'P.Mônsted./Tranbjerg. 1930.' (lower right)
oil on canvas
19 7/8 x 13 7/8 in. (50.4 x 35.2 cm.)
In the garden
signed, inscribed and dated 'P.Mônsted./Tranbjerg. 1930.' (lower right)
oil on canvas
19 7/8 x 13 7/8 in. (50.4 x 35.2 cm.)
Provenance
The owners of the garden depicted, and by descent to the son (who was present when the work was painted),
His sale; Christie’s, London, 16 March 1989, lot 44.
where purchased by a private collector, UK,
from whom purchased by the present owner, in 2012.
His sale; Christie’s, London, 16 March 1989, lot 44.
where purchased by a private collector, UK,
from whom purchased by the present owner, in 2012.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Brought to you by
Alastair Plumb
Specialist, Head of Sale, European Art