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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$7,500
H 17.5 in W 9 in D 13 in
"Merman Riding Dolphin", Rare, Large Art Deco Sculpture with Male Nude
By Bing & Grøndahl, Kai Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sleek and sensual, this large, extraordinary porcelain sculpture was created by Kai Nielsen, Denmark's leading figurative sculptor in the first decades of the 20th century. Nielsen w...
Porcelain
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...
Terracotta
$11,110
H 26.78 in W 18.9 in D 7.09 in
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...
Earthenware, Terracotta
B&G, Kai Nielsen 1882-1924, Figurine in the Form of a Lying Woman, 1919
By Kai Nielsen
Located in København, Copenhagen
B&G, Kai Nielsen, 1882-1924. Figurine in the form of a lying woman with a bunch of grapes, from the series 'Grape Harvesting.' Signed Kai Nielsen, 1919. Model number 4...
$3,050
H 5 in W 5 in D 5 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...
Porcelain
$5,973
H 31.5 in W 11.82 in D 10.63 in
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.
Earthenware
$2,992
H 6.11 in W 4.93 in D 3.35 in
Leda and the Swan Bronze Figurine by Danish Kai Nielsen made at L. Rasmussen
By Kai Nielsen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Leda with the Swan bronze figurine by Danish artist and sculptor Kai Nielsen (1882-1924). The figurine has model no. 42 and is made circa 1940s or 1950s by bronze foundry L. Rasmusse...
Bronze
Kai Nielsen Bing & Grondahl Denmark Art Deco Stoneware Faun with Grape
By Kai Nielsen, Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Brescia, IT
Kai Nielsen From the series '"Grape Harvesting" B&G, 1919 Stoneware figure Perfect Condition Measures: H 11 cm.
Stoneware
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