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Kai Nielsen Ceramics

Danish, 1882-1924

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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Creator: Kai Nielsen
Kai Nielsen Bing & Grondahl Denmark Stoneware Art Deco Figure
By Bing & Grøndahl, Kai Nielsen
Located in Brescia, IT
Kai Nielsen From the series '"Baccus Harvest" B&G, 1919 Stoneware figure Perfect condition.
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1910s Danish Art Deco Vintage Kai Nielsen Ceramics

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Stoneware

Kai Nielsen Bing & Grondahl Denmark Art Deco Stoneware Figure with Grape
By Bing & Grøndahl, Kai Nielsen
Located in Brescia, IT
Kai Nielsen From the series '"Grape Harvesting" B&G, 1919 Stoneware digure Perfect condition.
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1910s Danish Art Deco Vintage Kai Nielsen Ceramics

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Stoneware

Kai Nielsen Bing & Grondahl Denmark Art Deco Stoneware Faun with Grape
By Bing & Grøndahl, Kai Nielsen
Located in Brescia, IT
Kai Nielsen From the series '"Grape Harvesting" B&G, 1919 Stoneware figure Perfect Condition Measures: H 11 cm.
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1910s Danish Art Deco Vintage Kai Nielsen Ceramics

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Stoneware

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...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Kai Nielsen Ceramics

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Kai Nielsen ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.

Kai Nielsen ceramics are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stoneware and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kai Nielsen ceramics, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original ceramics by Kai Nielsen were created in the Art Deco style in scandinavia during the early 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider ceramics by Knud Kyhn, Bing & Grøndahl, and Bo Fajans. Prices for Kai Nielsen ceramics can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $560 and can go as high as $2,459, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,118.

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