Lot Essay
A very similar work by the artist, Zonnewagen, is in the Gemeentemuseum, The Hague (pencil on paper, 993 x 692 mm, where dated 1924).
.jpg?w=1)
Zonnegod: Apollo in his chariot
Details
Willem van Konijnenburg (The Hague 1868-1943)
Zonnegod: Apollo in his chariot
signed with initials 'WvK' (lower left); and inscribed 'Laat de ziel gelijk de zon, lichtend opgaan tot luister van den dag tot heiliging van het leven.' (lower centre)
chalk and pastel on cardboard
810 x 1005 mm.
Executed circa 1924.
Zonnegod: Apollo in his chariot
signed with initials 'WvK' (lower left); and inscribed 'Laat de ziel gelijk de zon, lichtend opgaan tot luister van den dag tot heiliging van het leven.' (lower centre)
chalk and pastel on cardboard
810 x 1005 mm.
Executed circa 1924.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by P.J. Stokvis and thence by descent to the present owner.
Literature
M. Rijnders, Willem van Konijnenburg. Leonardo van de Lage Landen, Zwolle, 2008, p. 318, no. 197.
Exhibited
The Hague, Kunstzaal Kleykamp, W.A. van Konijnenburg, December 1926-1927, no. 6, as: Zonsopgang.
Sale room notice
Please note the medium is chalk and pastel on cardboard, and the dimensions should read 810 x 1005 mm.
Brought to you by
Kimberley Oldenburg
Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this
If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.