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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$2,900
H 12 in W 12.5 in D 6.5 in
"Abduction of the Sabine Women", Rare Art Nouveau/Art Deco Sculpture, Denmark
By Kai Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although paintings by Rubens and Poussin offer the most famous depictions of the Abduction of the Sabine Women -- a tale from the early days of Rome -- this story has been told again...
Ceramic
$7,500
H 17.5 in W 9 in D 13 in
"Merman Riding Dolphin", Rare, Large Art Deco Sculpture with Male Nude
By Kai Nielsen, Bing & Grøndahl
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
$7,500
H 15 in W 13 in D 6 in
"Mermaid Riding Dolphin", Rare, Large Art Deco Sculpture with Female 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
Kai Nielsen Bing & Grondahl Denmark Art Deco Stoneware Figure with Grape
By Kai Nielsen, Bing & Grøndahl
Located in Brescia, IT
Kai Nielsen From the series '"Grape Harvesting" B&G, 1919 Stoneware digure Perfect condition.
Stoneware
$10,625
H 26.78 in W 18.9 in D 7.09 in
Large Art Nouveau Terracotta Sculpture "Zeus & Io" by Kai Nielsen, Denmark
By Kai Nielsen, Kähler
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
$656
H 4.34 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Danish Blanc de Chine Mother & Child Figurine by Kai Nielsen for Bing & Grøndahl
By Kai Nielsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Despite being designed in 1913 this blanc de chine mother and child figurine by the Danish sculptor Kai Nielsen has and striking clean and mo...
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
Kai Nielsen - Art Deco Bronze Sculpture "Eve with th
By Kai Nielsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Art Deco bronze sculpture Eva med æblet (Eve with the Apple) by Kai Nielsen, executed in 1912. The sculpture depicts the biblical Eve at the moment she contemplates the forbidden ap...
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
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