Lot Essay
The present portrait is one of four versions of Molendijk. Although it was rejected by the principals, Van Pallandt herself was very pleased with the result and had it cast.
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Portrait of H. Molendijk, mayor of Amersfoort
Details
Charlotte van Pallandt (1898-1987)
Portrait of H. Molendijk, mayor of Amersfoort
signed in the neck Pallandt
bronze
34 cm high (excl. stone base)
Conceived and cast in 1960, this is a unique piece
Portrait of H. Molendijk, mayor of Amersfoort
signed in the neck Pallandt
bronze
34 cm high (excl. stone base)
Conceived and cast in 1960, this is a unique piece
Provenance
Family of the artist
Literature
L. Tegenbosch and M. Koekkoek, Charlotte van Pallandt, beelden en tekeningen, Zwolle 1994, p. 128, no. 106 (the plaster version ill.)
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.