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 He is well-listed in all art historical reference works including Thieme-Becker and in Benezit, which gives a signature sample.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
$6,642
H 18.9 in W 16.54 in D 6.7 in
Large Goldscheider Vienna Art Deco Figure, The Captured Bird by Lorenzl, Ca 1925
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
One of the best-known and most elegant models from the Viennese manufacturer Goldscheider: Depiction of the dancer Niddy Impekoven (1904-2002) performing her dance ‘The Caged Bird’ i...
Ceramic
$32,067 / set
H 1.58 in Dm 5.91 in
Giacomo Balla Sculpture Ceramic Riccardo Gatti Futurist Art Deco Italy 1930s
By Giacomo Balla, Riccardo Gatti
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
$6,069
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
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
$4,475
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
$3,092
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
Royal Copenhagen Jais Nielsen Ceramic Vase
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Jais Nielsen ceramic vase. Number 2760. Measures 7 x 13 cm. Factory first, in perfect condition.
Bing & Grondahl Figurine of a Man Standing with Grapes by Kai Nielsen
By Kai Nielsen
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grondahl figurine of a man standing with grapes by Kai Nielsen (1882–1924). Model number 4025. From the series 'Grape Harvesting.' Measures: 24 cm. Quality, in perfect...
$3,183
H 12.4 in W 4.33 in D 4.33 in
Goldscheider Art Deco Figurine 'Pierrette' by Dakon & Lorenzl, circa 1925
By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Stefan Dakon
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Viennese ceramic art from the 1920s: The standing young lady holds a black mask in front of her in her folded hands and looks dreamily to the side. She wears a green two-piece suit with a slouchy top and ruff...
Ceramic
$1,202
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
$801 / set
H 9.06 in W 5.12 in D 2.76 in
Pair of Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Figures by Hungarian Maria Rahmer
By Maria Rahmer
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Painted and glazed ceramic figures, 1930s. One of them is signed. They are vintage pieces, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but they can be considered as in excellent...
Ceramic
$2,519
H 11.42 in W 5.12 in D 3.35 in
Goldscheider Art Deco Figure, Striding Girl With Hat, by Stephan Dakon, Ca. 1934
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Stefan Dakon
Located in Vienna, AT
Finest Viennese Ceramic Art from the 1930s: Striding blonde girl in a green dress with softly falling shoulder pieces, looking to the side, balancing her hat on the back of one hand ...
Ceramic
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9 in W 18 in D 5 in
Pair of Blue Peacocks Sculptures, by Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of blue peacocks sculptures, by Waylande Gregory USA, Circa 1950s This rare pair of blue peacock sculptures by Waylande Gregory, created in the USA circa 1950s, showcases the ar...
Porcelain
$6,184
H 17.92 in W 7.29 in D 4.34 in
Large Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure 'Fan Lady' by Stephan Dakon circa 1930
By Stefan Dakon, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Goldscheider ceramic of the 1930s: The standing young variety dancer is only dressed in a headdress and high heels. Looking to the left over her shoulder, she covers herself in front with a large green fan...
Ceramic
Plastic Blue Sculpture by Natasja Alers
Located in Geneve, CH
Plastic blue sculpture by Natasja Alers, 2019. Dimensions: 44 x 28 x 24 cm Material: Ceramics, glazes. Visual artist Natasja Alers (The Hague, 1987) graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in the field of ceramics. Alers makes casts of human body parts and constructs them into new sculptures, vases, reliefs, seating objects and installations. Her work has previously been on display at Collectible Art Fair, Art Zuid, PAN Amsterdam, Big Art, Rademakers Gallery...
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