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 He is well-listed in all art historical reference works including Thieme-Becker and in Benezit, which gives a signature sample.
"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
"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
$32,873 / 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
$6,222
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
$1,408Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
Goldscheider Inspired Czech Signed Ceramic Stylized Art Deco Head
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Goldscheider inspired Czech signed ceramic stylized Art Deco head.
Ceramic
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
$4,109
H 16.54 in W 15.75 in D 5.52 in
Goldscheider Art Deco Figure, Posing Revue Dancer, by Josef Lorenzl, circa 1940
By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Very Rare Goldscheider Ceramic Figurine: Young female revue dancer with chin-length hair and bare torso in light blue short skirt, holding up the long trains with large-scale floral ...
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
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
$1,232
H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
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
$3,874
H 9.45 in W 5.52 in D 5.24 in
Goldscheider Art Deco Figure Standing Dancer with Headdress by Wilhelm Thomasch
By Wilhelm Thomasch, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Art Déco Goldscheider Ceramics figurine The dancer wears a dance dress in red-brown tones cut low at the front and back with a wide, short ...
Ceramic
French Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Woman and Dolphin Sculpture
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely glazed ceramic representation of a nude woman reclining on a dolphin's back. Craquelure finish on the woman. Signed and dated "GN, 1946."
$3,169
H 10.44 in W 7.49 in D 4.53 in
Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure 'Ruth' Dancer In Oriental Costume, by Rosé
By Rosé (Stanislaus Czapek), Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Depiction of dancer Ruth Saint Denis (1877/79 - 1968, actually Ruth Dennis, 'Miss Ruth') performing her dance 'Radha'- Dance of the Five Senses, first performed in 1906. Dancer with her hair pinned up and decorated with pearls, her head tilted gracefully to one side, wearing a bustier and a long, wide skirt held around her hips with a triple belt, holding it at the sides with her raised hands, bell straps on her anklets, one leg placed one step in front, behind her two baskets filled with roses. On creme-colored three-passage stepped base with light green painting...
Ceramic
Large Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Ram Head Sculpture, 1950s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Large hand painted and glazed ceramic ram head made in Italy in the 1950s great as accent piece or center piece.
Ceramic
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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