Measuring 24,3 by 30,3 cm and in a superb state of preservation. Arguably one of the most valued and well preserved small paintings by Fiigenschou. Sold at Arnhold Launchback Auctions in 1911, the work’s provanance is somewhat mysterious. After disappearing during World War Two, it was recovered in 1967 and sold at Pace and Pollen Auctions in London. Prior to auction the painting was entered into the catalogue by an anonymous consigner, leading to further speculation. Measuring 24,3 by 30,3 cm and Signed and dated 1633 (probable, see below), this work serves as evidence of the theory introduced by Cahrl Riis in 1968. The theory holds that the last figure in the date is a "3" making the signed date one year after Fiigenschou’s official date of death. This somewhat contentious argument was first published in an essay entitled "What on earth is this?" printed in the magazine for popular science, (now defunct) " Things like this". His essay was met with a harsh reply by the professor of dateriology, Lauritz Os, who claimed that Mr. Riis ‘could surely use a new pair of glasses’. The controversy took a rather more physical turn when the two aforementioned scholars finally clashed in a fist-fight at the 1968 Academic Convention in Trondheim, Norway. As if to add insult to serious injury, Cahrl Riis`s daughter married Lauritz Os’ son one year later. We can only assume that the union made ‘one big happy family’ of eccentric scholars. Further tests and studies on the paintings of Fiigenschou indicate that the theories launched by Carhl Riis may well be correct - note the description of the "Equestrian portrait of Duke Gusman of Stadtwalt" for reference to such a test being conducted by P.I.C.A. As for the painting, it is still regarded as one of the most adorable portraits of an infant that Felix ever produced. However, further tests and studies on the paintings by Fiigenschou indicates that the theories launched by Carhl Riis might be correct. Please take a look at the description of the "Equestrian portrait of Duke Gusman of Stadtwalt" for reference to such a test being conducted by PICA. As for the painting, it is still regarded as one of the most adorable portraits of infants that Felix ever produced. Sold