Born in Denmark, Jais Nielsen initially studied at Kristian Zahrtmann’s art school and exhibited for the first time at the 1907 Autumn Salon in Copenhagen's Charlottenberg Palace. He participated in the ground-breaking The Group of Thirteen modernism show, where his focus on dynamic figural painting and his bold use of color set him dramatically apart from his contemporaries. From 1907–11, his use of 'primitive' Fauve colors reinforced his clear departure from traditional Danish painting. In 1911, Nielsen moved to Paris where he settled in the Latin Quarter near the Musée de Cluny. His first formal Paris exhibition was at the Salon d’Automne of 1912. During this first Paris period, from which the present work dates, Nielsen attended meetings of the Section d’Or at the studio of Jacques Villon and began to incorporate distinct, yet subtle, Cubist elements into his work. At the outbreak of World War One, Nielsen moved back to Copenhagen, taking his Parisian Modernist style with him. Sports, dance and circus life were the themes that interested him and he painted many canvases in the best tradition of the early Cubists, of which he became the earliest Danish exponent. Neilsen exhibited widely and with success and was the only Danish artist represented in the landmark Futurist exhibition, “Futurismo & Futurismi” in Venice, Italy in 1986. A retrospective of his work was also held at the Galerie 1900–2000 in 1986. Nielsen is recognized as a founding pioneer of Scandinavian modernism and his works are held in private and public collections worldwide including the permanent collections of the National Art Museum in Copenhagen and the National Museum in Oslo. He is well-listed in all art historical reference works including Thieme-Becker and in Benezit, which gives a signature sample.
Jais Nielsen Bordeaux Figural Vase C. 1935
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jais Nielsen Bordeaux figural vase with glazed signature and manufacturer's mark on bottom.
Ceramic
Jais Nielsen Vase with Biblical Reliefs in Sung Glaze for Royal Copenhagen
By Jais Nielsen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Stoneware vase by Jais Nielsen (1885–1961), created for the Royal Danish Porcelain Factory (Royal Copenhagen) circa 1921–1928. Executed in stoneware with a beautiful Sung-inspired gl...
Stoneware
"Apotheosis of Pottery", Stunning Art Deco Low Bowl w/ Female Nude by Nielsen
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although Jais Nielsen was one of Denmark's most prominent and prolific artists in the early to mid-20th century, and is known for his paintings and drawings that show the influence o...
Ceramic
Vintage Royal Copenhagen Glazed Ceramic Bowl, Jais Nielson 1930's-1940's
By Jais Nielsen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Studio art pottery triangular-shaped bowl featuring a distinctive bordeaux oxblood glaze with a green interior. The bowl from designer Jais Nielson makes a charming piece sitting on ...
Ceramic, Paint, Stoneware
Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen Square Vase or Bottle with Bronze Lid, 1957
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen, Axel Salto, Jais Nielsen, Carl Haller
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish artist Jais Nielsen deigned this slim square stoneware jar or bottle with bronze lid for Royal Copenhagen. The four sides show a decoration of biblical motifs covered with br...
Bronze
"Blue Head", Remarkable Art Deco Sculpture of Young Man by Jais Nielsen
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and remarkable "Head of a Potter," executed in a rich, deep blue glaze by Jais Nielsen, is both strong and subtle, an evocative and beautiful capturing of a young man's vis...
Ceramic
"Head of a Potter, " Highly Rare Art Deco Sculpture of Male Figure by Nielsen
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and remarkable "Head of a Potter" in the pebbly Sung glaze by Jais Nielsen is both strong and subtle, an evocative and beautiful capturing of a young man's visage, no doubt...
Ceramic
Jais Nielsen Ceramic Vase / Urn with Lid by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic vase / urn with lid designed by Jais Nielsen. Produced by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark.
Ceramic
1920s-1930s Art Deco Oxblood Glazed Vase by Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen
By Jais Nielsen, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Oxblood Glazed Art Deco Vase by Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen. The very rare large 1920´s - 1930´s oxblood glazed vase is in excellent condition and feature relief decorations d...
Stoneware
Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen, Ceramic Vase in Oxblood Glaze, 1930s
By Royal Copenhagen, Jais Nielsen
Located in Milan, IT
Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen, ceramic vase in oxblood glaze portraying two Evangelical figures, 1930s. This piece is a great example of Classical Scandinavian and Mid-Century D...
Ceramic
$625 / set
H 5 in W 1.625 in D 1.625 in
Fajance Vase and Lidded Box Set by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Fajance three-piece vase and lidded box set from the Baca line by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1960s. The grey, white and navy blue glazed stoneware containers...
Stoneware
Anja Kjær For Royal Copenhagen Crystal Bowl
By Royal Copenhagen, Anja Kjaer 2
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Anja Kjær For Royal Copenhagen Crystal Bowl, deep blue color changes in the light. Good original condition showing very little signs of w...
Crystal
$560
H 9.45 in Dm 5.12 in
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, Vase in Glazed Ceramics with Leaf Decoration
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Vase in glazed ceramics with leaf decoration. Dated 1944. Measures: 24 x 13 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory quality.
Ceramic
Axel Salto Unique Danish vase, in the manner of Salto. Royal Copenhagen
By Axel Salto, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Forest, BE
Unique vase made by or in the manner of Axel Salto. Beautiful glaze and details. There's various shades of brown and greens. Will fit any interiors, a true beauty. Axel Johannes ...
Ceramic, Clay
Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer Vase L Resin Fuchsia Orange Bordeaux
Located in barasso, IT
Indian summer vase - Clear fuchsia, orange and matt bordeaux. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: L - Ø 22cm x H 36cm Colours:...
Resin
Large William Moorcroft Wisteria Plum Vase, c1935
By William Moorcroft
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Large William Moorcroft Wisteria Plum Vase, c1935 Additional Information: Heading : Large William Moorcroft pottery vase Date : c1935 Origin : Burslem, Engl...
Pottery
French art deco bowl
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
French art deco bowl Art deco style the piece is handmade it has 2 handles and on one of them it has punches (punches; letters D and C, a turtle and other not very legible numbers)...
Metal
French Art Deco Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Art Deco silver plate bowl from France. Lovely ribbed detail. Original finish shows nice age and patina. Perfect as a decorative object or catchall.
Silver Plate
Glazed Art Deco Pottery Bowl by Herman August Kähler, 1920s
By Herman August Kähler
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fully glazed bowl with swirling brown stripes and blue flowers. The glaze has been applied through a cow horn - distinct Kähler Technique. Made by Herman August Kähler circa 1915-25....
Ceramic
Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer Vase L Resin Fuchsia Orange Bordeaux
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase - Clear fuchsia, orange, matt bordeaux. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Colours...
Resin
$10,000
H 9.45 in Dm 6.3 in
Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen. Onion-shaped vase in stoneware with sung glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Axel Salto (1889-1961) for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark. The onion-shaped vase in stoneware with a relief pattern, decorated with sung glaze. 1940s. First factory quality. Signed Salto,...
Ceramic
$6,860
H 4.14 in Dm 10.44 in
Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen, Large Ceramic Bowl, no. 20729, Sung Glaze, 1965
By Royal Copenhagen, Axel Salto
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Axel Salto, Large Ceramic Bowl, model 20729, for Royal Copenhagen, 1965 Axel Salto (1889-1961) worked for Royal Copenhagen throughout the 1930s-50s, designing ceramics with relief p...
Ceramic
Jais Neilsen Bordeaux Small Bowl C. 1935
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Small Danish bordeaux triangular shaped bowl by Jais Neilsen, with glazed signature on bottom and design detail on inside center.
Ceramic
Sold
H 9 in W 3.75 in D 3.25 in
"Sainted Figure", Art Deco Sculpture of Bearded Saint with Halo by Jais Nielsen
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This bold and penetrating portrait of a bearded saint with bluish hair and a golden halo was sculpted by Jais Nielsen, perhaps Denmark's greatest sculptor and ceramicist in the Art D...
Ceramic
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H 14.97 in W 13 in D 9.85 in
Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen, 'Jacob Wrestling with the Angel, Stoneware
By Royal Copenhagen, Jais Nielsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jais Nielsen (1885-1961 ) for Royal Copenhagen. 'Jacobs Kamp med Englen' (Jacob wrestling with the angel), stoneware figure decorated with drip glaze i...
Stoneware
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H 23.63 in W 14.97 in D 12.6 in
Royal Copenhagen Glazed Stoneware Group of Pontius Pilate, Jais Nielsen
By Royal Copenhagen, Jais Nielsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Stoneware object of Pontius Pilate in oxblood glaze. Jais Nielsen (1885-19619) for Royal Copenhagen, 1949. Signed 'Jais' and the 3 blue waves for Roya...
Stoneware
Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Floor Vase, No. 2222, by Jais Nielsen
By Royal Copenhagen, Jais Nielsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Royal Copenhagen stoneware floor vase with a dark glaze decorated with motifs signed by Jais Nielsen, 1885-1961, and numbered 2222. The vase is in great vintage condition from circa ...
Stoneware
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H 15.75 in Dm 13.39 in
Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Floor Vase, No. 2222, by Jais Nielsen, 1885-1961
By Royal Copenhagen, Jais Nielsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Royal Copenhagen stoneware floor vase with a dark glaze decorated with motifs signed by Jais Nielsen, 1885-1961, and numbered 2222. The vase is in great vintage condition from around...
Stoneware
1920s-1930s Large Oxblood Glazed Vase by Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Jais Nielsen
Located in Knebel, DK
Large oxblood stoneware vase with relief decorations depicting David with lion, Base marked: Royal Copenhagen, Painted three wave lines, Jais and incis...
Stoneware
Stoneware and Celadon Glaze Vase by Jais Nielsen
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vase with lid by Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen. Stoneware and celadon glaze. Signed both artist and maker 1935.
Stoneware