A rare Danish Royal Guard Drummer, circa 1940, carved painted wood, measuring 40" high x 15 1/2" wide x 10" deep. Condition: overall good condition, light wear to back of helmet, some paint peeling to frame of the drum, minor scuffs, likely touched-up and later bases. Kay Bojesen is regarded as one of Denmark's biggest designer names and his designs are among the most popular in Danish design. He was also a silversmith (in 1906, he began working with Georg Jensen). His famous monkey design was exhibited in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in the 1950s, and is considered a classic. Bojesen was an honorary member of the National Association of Danish Arts & Crafts, and was recognized for his toys by the Danish National Committee of the OEMP (World Organization for Early Childhood Education. Provenance: This very piece was displayed in the windown of Geraldine Joy van Leeuwen Boomkamp's (1935-2023) MCM store window for decades. Would look awesome in a boy's room, or guarding gifts under the Christmas Tree.