Anna Ancher, Young Girl Reading a Letter (Ung pige, der læser et brev), 1902, oil on canvas

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Young Girl Reading a Letter (Ung pige, der læser et brev)

Anna Ancher (Danish, 1859–1935) · 1902

£154,800 price realized incl. premium

≈ $206,844≈ €178,037 Show prices also in

Hammer £120,000 · with buyer’s premium £154,800

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Medium: Oil · Paintings all oil results →
As published: “oil on canvas”
Support: Canvas
Signed / inscribed: Signed and dated 'A. Ancher 1902' lower left
Category: Oil paintings
Dimensions: 61 x 46 cm (24 x 18 1/8 in.)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale (UK010226)
Date: March 5, 2026
Location: London, United Kingdom
Lot: 6
Estimate: £30,000 – £50,000 (≈ $40,086 – $66,810) (≈ €34,503 – €57,506)
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