Kai Nielsen
Danish, 1882-1924
Kai Nielsen was Denmark's leading figurative sculptor in the first decades of the 20th century. Nielsen was fascinated with nude human figures relating to sea animals such as dolphins and returned to this subject again and again throughout his career. Nielsen was born in Copenhagen into an artistic family. Both of his parents were actors, Nielsen's father, Martinus Nielsen, was the director of Dagmar Theater and his mother, Oda Nielsen, was one of the most celebrated actresses of her time, both at the Royal Danish Theater and at the Dagmar Teatret. Nielsen is also known for his collaborations with Disney for whom he contributed many story sketches and illustrations, not least for Fantasia.
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Large Art Nouveau Terracotta Sculpture "Zeus & Io" by Kai Nielsen, Denmark
By Kähler, Kai Nielsen
Located in Odense, DK
Monumental sculpture by Danish artist Kai Nielsen made in 1922 at "Kähler" workshop ("HAK"). The sculpture depicts a scene from the Ancient Greek legend of "Zeus & Io". It is made fr...
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Kai Nielsen
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Earthenware, Terracotta
H 26.78 in W 18.9 in D 7.09 in
20th century glazed Porcelain Fishermans Wife figurine
By Kai Nielsen, Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Brønshøj, DK
The Fishermans wife is one of he classical trades depicted in many Danish art forms. Often shown in realistic paintings while trading, the fisherman's wives where well known for their large vocabulary of less than flattering words, being loud but always with a sense of humor.
This particular figurine is depicted in working clothes, resting her hand on the hip to take a bit of the weight of the heavy basket off of her back.
She was designed by Kai Nielsen and given the model number 1702. The colors are vibrant and attention detail is high, making it a true Kai Nielsen.
Bing & Grøndahl is one of the most famous and sought after Danish figurine...
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20th Century Danish Kai Nielsen
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Porcelain
Kai Nielsen for Kähler, "The Abduction of the Sabine Women" Sculpture
By Kai Nielsen, Herman A. Kahler Keramik
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kai Nielsen (Danish) 1882-1924.
"The Abduction of the Sabine Women" sculpture made in earthenware.
Signed Kai Nielsen. Signed HAK Denmark. Manufactured b...
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Early 20th Century Danish Other Kai Nielsen
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Earthenware
H 14.18 in W 14.57 in D 7.88 in
Kai Nielsen '1882-1924' Bing & Grondhal Porcelain Mother & Child Sculpture
By Kai Nielsen
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Danish porcelain Mother & Child sculptural figure designed by Kai Nielsen (1882-1924) for Bing & Grondhal and dating from the early 20th century. The figure portraying a na...
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Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Kai Nielsen
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Porcelain
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H 14.18 in Dm 3.35 in
Art Deco Sculpture by Kai Nielsen for Kähler, Denmark, 1930s
By Kai Nielsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Measurements and infos:
Type: figurine of boy and fish.
Height: Approximately 21 cm (8.5 inches).
Base diameter: Approximately 9 cm (3.75 inches).
Material: terracotta w...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Kai Nielsen
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Terracotta
Kai Nielsen Sculpture ‘Nina på kuglen’ / ‘En lille globetrotter’ by Kähler
By Kai Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sculpture ‘Nina på kuglen’ / ‘En lille Globetrotter’ designed by Kai Nielsen. Produced by Kähler in Denmark.
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Nielsen
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Earthenware
H 31.5 in W 11.82 in D 10.63 in
Bing & Grøndahl, Stoneware Figurines, Bacchus and Boy with Grapes by Kai Nielsen
By Bing & Grøndahl, Kai Nielsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bacchus and a boy with grapes by Kai Nielsen (1882–1924). From Bing and Gröndahl. Signed on the base. Boy: Number 21. (1912) 11 x 10 cm. And A 51. (t279) 13 x 13 cm. The figurines is...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Kai Nielsen
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Ceramic
H 5.12 in Dm 4.34 in
"Drunken Youth, " Male Nude Sculpture with Dark, Rich Glazes by Kai Nielsen
By Kai Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sensuous ceramic piece depicts a beautifully sculpted nude figure embracing an exaggerated grape cluster, sculpted by Kai Nielsen for Bing & Grondahl in Copenhagen. While all examples of this piece are rare, the glazes here are extremely unusual, emphasizing a dark ebony color contrasting with a rich purple for the grapes. Officially noted as a "drunken young man," this piece was one of a series depicting wine-lovers issued in 1912, which also included a Bacchus on a donkey, a satyr boy with grapes, and a satyr paired with a woman. Nielsen was a noted sculptor in Denmark, active in the early 20th century, who was heavily influenced by Rodin and Maillol and dealt often with mythological subjects. His bronzes and ceramic pieces have been auctioned by dealers in Copenhagen...
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1910s Danish Belle Époque Vintage Kai Nielsen
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Porcelain
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