Lili Elbe (1882) Self portrait. Dated 1919. Unique double-sided ink drawing.

Description: Lili Elbe (Einar Wegener), 1882-1931 Lili Elbe as Apollon. Dimensions: 7 ½ x 10 inches for drawing alone. 13 x 15 inches inclusive frame. Description: Ink and pencil on translucent vellum paper. Signed with monogram: E.W and dated 19. Rare double-sided drawing with reclining self-portrait (recto) and standing self-portrait imagined as Apollon ( verso). Apollon is considered to be the most beautiful of the Olympian gods and represents the very ideal of man in physical beauty as well as in intellectual and artistic ability. A superb and unique art deco sketch by the known Danish painter and transgender woman Lili Elbe (Einar Wegener), 1882-1931. A certificate of authenticity will be included with this work. (please note that we will ship the drawing with its frame but without the glass to prevent damage during transit) Lili Elbe as Apollon. Dated 1919. Unique double-sided ink drawing. Must see ! Click images to enlarge Description Lili Elbe (Einar Wegener), 1882-1931 Lili Elbe as Apollon. Dimensions: 7 ½ x 10 inches for drawing alone. 13 x 15 inches inclusive frame. Description: Ink and pencil on translucent vellum paper. Signed with monogram: E.W and dated 19. Rare double-sided drawing with reclining self-portrait (recto) and standing self-portrait imagined as Apollon ( verso). Apollon is considered to be the most beautiful of the Olympian gods and represents the very ideal of man in physical beauty as well as in intellectual and artistic ability. A superb and unique art deco sketch by the known Danish painter and transgender woman Lili Elbe (Einar Wegener), 1882-1931. A certificate of authenticity will be included with this work. (please note that we will ship the drawing with its frame but without the glass to prevent damage during transit) Condition: Ready to hang. In good condition with no tears, holes or folds. The paper is slightly coloured due to the age. Otherwise fine. The frame has minor scratched due to the age. Lili Ilse Elvenes (1882-1931), better known as Lili Elbe, was a Danish painter and transgender woman, and among the early recipients of sex reassignment surgery. She was a successful painter under her birth name Einar Wegener. After transitioning in 1930, she changed her legal name to Lili Ilse Elvenes and stopped painting; she later adopted the surname Elbe. She died from complications following a uterus transplant. The story of her life was made into two books, Man into Woman, and the international bestseller The Danish Girl, as well as the 2015 film of the same name starring Eddie Redmayne. Shipping fees: United States/ Canada: 45 dollars. ( delivery time: About 3 - 5 working days.) European union : Free shipping. ( delivery time: About About 2 - 3 working days.) United Kingdom : 45 Dollars ( delivery time: About About 2 - 3 working days.) Other countries ( Please contact us) Safe packing, handling, full insurance, online tracking and delivery confirmation is included. Special shipping reduction offer for multiple purchases. Buy more than one item, and we will combine the shipping and you will only pay half price shipping fee for the 2nd item. The more you buy the more you save. All our items are located at our gallery in Copenhagen, Denmark. All our works are safely and professional packed and shipped From Scandinavia using DHL/UPS Eksport Express. Get images that make Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva's Listing Templates! THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

Price: 999 USD

Location: Copenhagen

End Time: 2024-12-21T13:38:04.000Z

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