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 He is well-listed in all art historical reference works including Thieme-Becker and in Benezit, which gives a signature sample.
"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
$1,650
H 6.3 in W 18.67 in D 5.2 in
François Levallois French Art Deco Crackle Glaze Ceramic Naked Young Lady
By François Levallois 1, Sainte Radegonde
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This stunning French Art Deco ceramic sculpture, crafted by the renowned artist François Levallois at the prestigious Faïencerie des Sainte-Radegonde, features a graceful naked woman...
Ceramic
$6,369
H 17.13 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in
Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure Striding Dancer With Train, by Lorenzl c1930
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremeley rare porcelain figurine around 1930: Elegant dancer striding to the side with her upper body turned forward, wearing a knee-length, shimmering gray-pink trouser dress with...
Ceramic
$4,686
H 13.78 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in
Goldscheider Art Déco Figure Group Of Skiers 'TYROL' by Stephan Dakon, ca 1938
By Stefan Dakon, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Goldscheider Vienna Figurine Group of the 1930s. Two figures walking side by side, mother and child with skis on their shoulders, both wearing winter clothing typical of Tyrol i...
Ceramic
Art Deco Pin Cushion Doll by Fasold & Stuach
Located in Devon, England
Art Deco pin cushion doll by Fasold & Stuach wonderful 1930s Art Deco German porcelain pin cushion half doll related brush topper. Manufactured by th...
Ceramic
$4,475
H 10.25 in W 17 in D 5 in
Art Deco Pale Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture of Stylized Pouncing Tiger
Located in New York, NY
This stunning sculpture of an Art Deco Pouncing Tiger is realized in a pale terra-cotta glaze ceramic .It features a stylized Tiger on a stepped geometric base echoing the design of ...
Ceramic
$3,124
H 13.77 in W 5.9 in D 5.31 in
Goldscheider Art Deco Figure Standing Dancer with Headdress by Wilhelm Thomasch
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Wilhelm Thomasch
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Art Deco Goldscheider ceramics figurine The dancer wears a blue-green dance dress cut low in front and at the back with a wide, short skirt...
Ceramic
$2,763
H 10.63 in W 14.57 in D 5.91 in
Ceramic Bull Sculpture "Blue Toro" one of a kind Signed by Dominique Pouchain
By Dominique Pouchain
Located in Paris, FR
Earthenware "Blue Toro" Sculpture , one of a kind 2025 creation signed by French ceramicist Dominique Pouchain Brown patina and shiny blue enamel on gray ceramic on both sides / Dime...
Ceramic
Triart Bassano Italian Art Deco Pottery Seated Nude Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A typically Italian Art Deco Triart Bassano pottery figure of a seated nude dating between 1930 and 1950. The lightly potted figure sits on a moulded ro...
Ceramic
$33,647 / set
H 1.58 in Dm 5.91 in
Giacomo Balla Sculpture Ceramic Riccardo Gatti Futurist Art Deco Italy 1930s
By Riccardo Gatti, Giacomo Balla
Located in Catania, IT
We present an authentic sculpture by the famous futurist artist Giacomo Balla. A very rare tea service produced in the middle of the Futurist period in Italy. Extremely rare object...
Pottery
$5,828
H 17.92 in W 9.06 in D 7.88 in
Art Déco Figurine 'Dance Of Vanity' by Josef Kostial, Goldscheider Vienna, 1920s
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Art Ceramics Model by Goldscheider from the 1920s: Portrayal of the dancer Lucie Kieselhausen in an exotic costume consisting of a jacket and knee-length skirt with star decoration in brown, blue and yellow, sleeves and skirt part with tiered flounces with a wavy hem, the waisted jacket on the side and on the back with three peaks similar to a bellflower, jagged headgear with long colored feathers curved upwards, floral decorative element on the side of the posing figure at her feet. The figure is based on a black, round base with the artist's signature 'Kostial' on the top next to the figure. The dancer and actress Lucy Kieselhausen (1897 - 1926) was a student of Grete Wiesenthal and was a successful German dancer at the beginning of the 20th century. Lucy Kieselhausen appeared in three silent films: 'Thousand and one Woman' (18), 'The Seventh Great Power' and 'Earth Spirit'. In addition to her dancing activities, Lucy Kieselhausen also wrote the dance drama 'Salambo', which was set to music by Heinz Tiessen. In 1926, Lucy Kieselhausen died in a tragic accident caused by a petrol explosion with a burning jet of flame in her bathroom. Source: Cyranos ch Designed by Josef KOSTIAL...
Ceramic
$4,206
H 14.57 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Guido Cacciapuoti Art Deco Light Blue Porcelain and Ebonized Wood Fishes, 1930s
By Guido Cacciapuoti
Located in Meda, MB
This Art Deco Sculpture was produced in Italy and more precisely in Milan, by Guido Cacciapuoti in the 1930s. The base is in ebonized wood and the sculpture, a couple of fishes is in light blue porcelain stoneware. Under the base there is the label 'Made in Italy, G. Cacciapuoti, Ceramics and...
Porcelain, Wood
Art Deco Ceramic Sculpture by Marcel Renard
By Marcel Renard
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important French Art Deco ceramic sculpture by Marcel Renard (1893-1974), circa 1920s of a woman modeled in robes with a baby. Made...
Earthenware
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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 Jais Nielsen, Royal Copenhagen
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 Jais Nielsen, Royal Copenhagen
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