Wenzel Tornoe (Danish, 1844-1907) , In the Studio | Christie's

Sale 8498

19th Century European Ptgs, Drawings, Watercolors, Sculpture

New York, Park Avenue

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25 October 1996

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Lot 162

Wenzel Tornoe (Danish, 1844-1907)

In the Studio

Price realised

USD 32,200

Estimate

USD 30,000 - USD 40,000

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Wenzel Tornoe (Danish, 1844-1907)
In the Studio
signed and dated 'Wenzel Tornoe 1882' lower right
oil on canvas
47 x 38in. (119.4 x 96.5cm.)
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