Akseli Gallen-Kallela

Skaters on Lake Ruovesi

Lot Closed

December 9, 02:02 PM GMT

Estimate

300,000 - 500,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Property from a Private Collection, Finland

Akseli Gallen-Kallela

Finnish

1865 - 1931

Skaters on Lake Ruovesi

signed and dated Gallen / 1896 lower right

oil on canvas

Unframed: 57 by 47cm., 22½ by 18½in.

Framed: 79.5 by 69.5cm., 31¼ by 27½in.

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Finnish National Gallery following first-hand inspection and analysis. The painting's authenticity has also been confirmed by the family of the artist.

Sale: Bukowski's, Helsinki, 25 May 2011, lot 236
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner