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Lot #561
Hans Christian Andersen

Uncommon portrait of The Ugly Duckling author

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Uncommon portrait of The Ugly Duckling author

Beloved Danish author (1805–1875) best known for such classic fairy tales as The Ugly Duckling, The Red Shoes, and The Emperor’s New Clothes. Scarce vintage 2.25 x 3.5 carte-de-visite profile portrait, by G. E. Hansen of Copenhagen, signed under the image in black ink. Some scattered light toning and soiling, trimmed edges, a couple trivial brushes to signature, and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Andersen is quite scarce in signed images. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: October Monthly
  • Dates: #393 - Ended October 17, 2012





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