Bing & Grondahl White Porcelain Sculpture by Kai Nielsen, c. 1925, modeled as "The Water Mother," after Nielsen's marble sculpture, Vandmoderen, in the winter garden of Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, depicting a reclining nude woman nursing two children, ht. 11, lg. approx. 19 1/4 in.
Note: Accompanied by letter from Royal Scandinavia Company dated 1999, identifying the artist and subject, and referencing that the figure was originally made for display at the Paris Exhibition (Exposition Internationale des Arts D?coratifs et Industriels Modernes) of 1925, which featured high style Art Deco design.
Note: Accompanied by letter from Royal Scandinavia Company dated 1999, identifying the artist and subject, and referencing that the figure was originally made for display at the Paris Exhibition (Exposition Internationale des Arts D?coratifs et Industriels Modernes) of 1925, which featured high style Art Deco design.
Condition report
Very good condition throughout with no cracks, chips or restorations.
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Auction details
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
7:00 AM PT - Jul 12th, 2008
offered by
Skinner
Massachusetts, MA .
