Van Gogh - Portrait of Dr. Gachet
Portrait of Dr. Gachet, Vincent Van Gogh, 1890 — 1890, Oil on canvas, —
- Sandra Samolik changed Note #2183 from "She moved to Bussum and sold the painting for 300 francs in 1897." to "She moved to Bussum and sold the painting for 300 francs in 1897 to Alice Ruben Faber. Alice Ruben Faber discovered the painting in Ambroise Vollard's First Gallery in Paris. Portrait of Dr. Gachet : the story of a van Gogh masterpiece : modernism, money, politics, collectors, dealers, taste, greed, and loss by Saltzman, Cynthia, page XIII, XV and 81." on 09/05/2022
- Sandra Samolik changed Note #2184 from "She moved to Bussum and sold the painting for 300 francs in 1897 to Alice Ruben Faber. Alice Ruben Faber discovered the painting in Ambroise Vollard's First Gallery in Paris why his gallery is listed in this map. Portrait of Dr. Gachet : the story of a van Gogh masterpiece : modernism, money, politics, collectors, dealers, taste, greed, and loss by Saltzman, Cynthia, page XIII, XV and 81." to "She moved to Bussum and sold the painting for 300 francs in 1897 to Alice Ruben Faber. Alice Ruben Faber discovered the painting in Ambroise Vollard's First Gallery in Paris. Portrait of Dr. Gachet : the story of a van Gogh masterpiece : modernism, money, politics, collectors, dealers, taste, greed, and loss by Saltzman, Cynthia, page XIII, XV and 81." on 09/05/2022
- Sandra Samolik changed Note #2185 from "Alice Ruben Faber purchased the painting in 1897 in Ambroise Vollard's Parisian Gallery from Johanna Van Gogh-Bonger. Mogen's Ballin, a friend of Ruben Faber, is also listed in Cynthia Saltzman's book as part of the portrait's provenance. However, it is unclear if he was an actual owner or if he assisted Alice Ruben Faber in the sale of the painting. Portrait of Dr. Gachet : the story of a van Gogh masterpiece : modernism, money, politics, collectors, dealers, taste, greed, and loss by Saltzman, Cynthia, page 87" to "Alice Ruben Faber purchased the painting in 1897 in Ambroise Vollard's Parisian Gallery from Johanna Van Gogh-Bonger. The piece was brought after the purchase to Copenhagen, however, the exact location is unknown. Mogen's Ballin, a friend of Ruben Faber, is also listed in Cynthia Saltzman's book as part of the portrait's provenance. However, it is unclear if he was an actual owner or if he assisted Alice Ruben Faber in the sale of the painting. Portrait of Dr. Gachet : the story of a van Gogh masterpiece : modernism, money, politics, collectors, dealers, taste, greed, and loss by Saltzman, Cynthia, page 87" on 09/05/2022
- Sandra Samolik changed Note #2186 from "After bringing the piece from Copenhagen to Berlin, he sold it shortly after to Count Harry Kessler in Weimar. " to "After bringing the piece from Copenhagen to Berlin, he sold it shortly after on consignment to Count Harry Kessler in Weimar. " on 09/05/2022
- Sandra Samolik changed Note #2187 from "Although, the city museum of Weimar is listed as the provenance collection, Count Harry Kessler acquired the piece for his private collection and the portrait was not exhibited at the museum. However, it was not possible to find the exact location of his house, why the museum had been listed at which Kessler served as a director." to "Count Harry Kessler acquired the piece for his private collection and kept it in his house in Weimar, located in the Cranachstrasse." on 09/06/2022
- Sandra Samolik changed Note #2187 from "Although, the city museum of Weimar is listed as the provenance collection, Count Harry Kessler acquired the piece for his private collection. However, it was not possible to find the exact location of his house, why the museum had been listed at which he served as a director." to "Although, the city museum of Weimar is listed as the provenance collection, Count Harry Kessler acquired the piece for his private collection and the portrait was not exhibited at the museum. However, it was not possible to find the exact location of his house, why the museum had been listed at which Kessler served as a director." on 09/05/2022
- Sandra Samolik changed Note #2188 from "First, Kessler left the painting in Druet's Gallery on consignment. In 1910, when Druet believed having found a client for the painting, he decided to buy it himself from Kessler. Druet sold the painting later to the Städelsches Kunstinstitut und Städtische Galerie in Frankfurt in 1911. Portrait of Dr. Gachet : the story of a van Gogh masterpiece : modernism, money, politics, collectors, dealers, taste, greed, and loss by Saltzman, Cynthia, page 124" to "First, Kessler left the painting in Druet's Gallery on consignment. In 1910, when Druet believed having found a client for the painting, he decided to buy it himself from Kessler. In 1911, Druet sold the painting to the Städelsches Kunstinstitut und Städtische Galerie in Frankfurt. Portrait of Dr. Gachet : the story of a van Gogh masterpiece : modernism, money, politics, collectors, dealers, taste, greed, and loss by Saltzman, Cynthia, page 124" on 09/05/2022
- Sandra Samolik changed Note #2190 from "After its confiscation through the Reich Ministry for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda. it was sold for munition upon request by Hermann Goering, an avid art collector and chief proponent of art looting." to "After its confiscation through the Reich Ministry for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda. it was sold for munition upon request by Hermann Goering, a chief proponent of art looting." on 09/06/2022
- Sandra Samolik changed Note #2192 from "Franz Koenigs bought the piece from the Nazis in 1938. He picked up the piece in Paris and brought it to the Netherlands. Shortly after, Franz Koenigs sold the piece through the gallery, Amsterdamsche Kunsthandel Paul Cassirer, to Siegfried Kamarsky to pay off his debt. Favorite Share Flag textsPortrait of Dr. Gachet : the story of a van Gogh masterpiece : modernism, money, politics, collectors, dealers, taste, greed, and loss by Saltzman, Cynthia, page " to "Franz Koenigs bought the piece from the Nazis in 1938. He picked up the piece in Paris and brought it to the Netherlands. Shortly after, Franz Koenigs sold the piece through the gallery, Amsterdamsche Kunsthandel Paul Cassirer, to Siegfried Kramarsky to pay off his debt. Favorite Share Flag textsPortrait of Dr. Gachet : the story of a van Gogh masterpiece : modernism, money, politics, collectors, dealers, taste, greed, and loss by Saltzman, Cynthia, page " on 09/06/2022
- Sandra Samolik changed Note #2193 from "Siegfried Kramarsky purchased the piece from Franz Koenigs at the Dutch Gallery, Amsterdamsche Kunsthalle Paul Cassirer. Although, the piece was acquired in Amsterdam, the piece was brought to New York in August 1939 with the purpose to save it from the dangers of war. Shortly after, the family followed the piece in 1940. This is the reason why the piece's location is listed in New York. In 1990, a century after the portrait had been painted, it was sold at the auction house Christie's in New York." to "Siegfried Kramarsky purchased the piece from Franz Koenigs at the Dutch Gallery, Amsterdamsche Kunsthalle Paul Cassirer. Although, the piece was acquired in Amsterdam, the piece was brought to New York in August 1939. The family moved to New York but exact location of the piece's location is unknown. However, it was exhibited five times at the Metropolitan Museum of Fine Arts, why this location is listed. In 1990, a century after the portrait had been painted, it was sold at the auction house Christie's in New York." on 09/07/2022
1890 — 1891
After Van Gogh's death in 1890, the painting was brought to Theo's apartment in Paris. Van Gogh's brother, Theo, passed away in 1891, making his wife the owner of this painting.
by Sandra Samolik 09/03/2022
1891 — 1897
She moved to Bussum and sold the painting for 300 francs in 1897 to Alice Ruben Faber. Alice Ruben Faber discovered the painting in Ambroise Vollard's First Gallery in Paris. Portrait of Dr. Gachet : the story of a van Gogh masterpiece : modernism, money, politics, collectors, dealers, taste, greed, and loss by Saltzman, Cynthia, page XIII, XV and 81.
by Sandra Samolik 09/05/2022
1897 — Unknown
She moved to Bussum and sold the painting for 300 francs in 1897 to Alice Ruben Faber. Alice Ruben Faber discovered the painting in Ambroise Vollard's First Gallery in Paris. Portrait of Dr. Gachet : the story of a van Gogh masterpiece : modernism, money, politics, collectors, dealers, taste, greed, and loss by Saltzman, Cynthia, page XIII, XV and 81.
by Sandra Samolik 09/05/2022
1987 — 1904
Alice Ruben Faber purchased the painting in 1897 in Ambroise Vollard's Parisian Gallery from Johanna Van Gogh-Bonger. The piece was brought after the purchase to Copenhagen, however, the exact location is unknown. Mogen's Ballin, a friend of Ruben Faber, is also listed in Cynthia Saltzman's book as part of the portrait's provenance. However, it is unclear if he was an actual owner or if he assisted Alice Ruben Faber in the sale of the painting. Portrait of Dr. Gachet : the story of a van Gogh masterpiece : modernism, money, politics, collectors, dealers, taste, greed, and loss by Saltzman, Cynthia, page 87
by Sandra Samolik 09/05/2022
1904 — 1904
After bringing the piece from Copenhagen to Berlin, he sold it shortly after on consignment to Count Harry Kessler in Weimar.
by Sandra Samolik 09/05/2022
1904 — 1910
Count Harry Kessler acquired the piece for his private collection and kept it in his house in Weimar, located in the Cranachstrasse.
by Sandra Samolik 09/06/2022
1910 — 1911
First, Kessler left the painting in Druet's Gallery on consignment. In 1910, when Druet believed having found a client for the painting, he decided to buy it himself from Kessler. In 1911, Druet sold the painting to the Städelsches Kunstinstitut und Städtische Galerie in Frankfurt. Portrait of Dr. Gachet : the story of a van Gogh masterpiece : modernism, money, politics, collectors, dealers, taste, greed, and loss by Saltzman, Cynthia, page 124
by Sandra Samolik 09/05/2022
1911 — 1937
The painting was acquired by Georg Swarzenski for the Städelsches Kunstinstitut und Städtische Galerie (Frankfurt) in 1911. The painting was part of the museum's collection until the Reich Ministry for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda, led by the Nazis, confiscated it in 1937.
by Sandra Samolik 09/05/2022
1937 — 1938
After its confiscation through the Reich Ministry for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda. it was sold for munition upon request by Hermann Goering, a chief proponent of art looting.
by Sandra Samolik 09/06/2022
1938 — 1938
After its confiscation through the Reich Ministry for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda, it was sold for munition upon request by Hermann Goering, a proponent of art looting.
by Sandra Samolik 09/06/2022
1938 — 1938
Franz Koenigs bought the piece from the Nazis in 1938. He picked up the piece in Paris and brought it to the Netherlands. Shortly after, Franz Koenigs sold the piece through the gallery, Amsterdamsche Kunsthandel Paul Cassirer, to Siegfried Kramarsky to pay off his debt. Favorite Share Flag textsPortrait of Dr. Gachet : the story of a van Gogh masterpiece : modernism, money, politics, collectors, dealers, taste, greed, and loss by Saltzman, Cynthia, page
by Sandra Samolik 09/06/2022
1938 — 1990
Siegfried Kramarsky purchased the piece from Franz Koenigs at the Dutch Gallery, Amsterdamsche Kunsthalle Paul Cassirer. Although, the piece was acquired in Amsterdam, the piece was brought to New York in August 1939. The family moved to New York but exact location of the piece's location is unknown. However, it was exhibited five times at the Metropolitan Museum of Fine Arts, why this location is listed. In 1990, a century after the portrait had been painted, it was sold at the auction house Christie's in New York.
by Sandra Samolik 09/07/2022
1990 — Unknown
In 1990, a century after the portrait had been painted, it was sold at the auction house Christie's in New York. At this time, it was the most expensive painting ever sold. Later it was sold to someone else but the time, its location and owner are unknown.
by Sandra Samolik 09/07/2022