Mogens Balle was born as Mogens Erik Schack Balle in Copenhagen in 1921. He was active as a painter and writer. First, he learned to be an architect, but he discontinued this course because he wanted to engage with visual arts. His first works are naturalistic. From 1945, this changed when he switched to abstract painting. Common motifs in his oeuvre are mythical and fantasy creatures. A year later, in 1946, Balle traveled to Paris and it is here where he came into contact with artists who similarly worked expressively and spontaneously. Balle was a co-founder of the Danish artist union Spirals (1947). Asger Jorn (1914–73) is the reason why Balle came in contact with the members of the CoBrA movement in 1949. Balle’s work was along with that of Karel Appel (1921–2006), Corneille (1922–2010), Asger Jorn and Egill Jacobsen (1910–98), exhibited in Paris, but not during the CoBrA exhibitions in Amsterdam (1949) and Liege (1951). After the disintegration of the CoBrA group, the works of Balle became more spontaneous and abstract. From the 50s, he created several peinture-mots (word paintings). He did this with former CoBrA member Christian Dotremont (1922–79). Peinture-mots, words and pictures are merged as one whole in a single work. From the 1960s, Balle began to make bronze fantasy figures.
Mogens Balle, Copenhagen, Denmark
By Mogens Balle 1
Located in Delft, NL
Mogens Balle, (1921-1988) Copenhagen, Denmark A composition by Balle with figures. Oil on canvas applied in a thick layer Signed lower left (Balle M) and reverse No title and ...
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Mogens Balle – Signed and Numbered Color Lithograph, 9/100
By Mogens Balle 1
Located in Kastrup, DK
A vibrant and dynamic lithograph by Mogens Balle, one of the leading figures of Danish post-war art and a prominent artist associated with the CoBrA movement. The composition is bui...
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Modernist Oil Painting by Danish Artist Mogens Balle COBRA Art Movement, 1960s
By Mogens Balle 1
Located in Odense, DK
Oil painting on canvas by original COBRA member Danish artist Mogens Balle (1921-1988). Abstract expressionist motif with childlike figures typical for Balle. Signed "MB" and mounte...
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Danish 1960's Cobra artist Mogens Balle astonishing beautiful colour lithograph
By Mogens Balle 1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Balle, born Mogens Erik Schack Balle in Copenhagen in 1921, was a painter and writer. Originally studying architecture, he switched to visual arts, starting with naturalistic ...
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Willard Lindh, Sweden, Oil on Canvas, Modernist Landscape, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Willard Lindh (1918-2007), Sweden. Oil on canvas. Modernist landscape, 1960s. The canvas measures: 65.5 x 51 cm. The frame measures: 0.6 cm. In excell...
Canvas
$516
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in
Signed, Numbered and Dated Limited Edition Colored Lithograph by Corneille
By Guillaume Cornelis van Beverloo (Corneille)
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This example is untitled, but depicts a cat and bird with head of a woman, and is numbered 54/99 and signed and dated 1999 and is in perfect condition. The artist is Guillaume Bever...
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Donald Sultan Print "Four Pears Signed and Numbered 32/100, 1989
By Donald Sultan
Located in Toledo, OH
Titled, "Four Pears", created by Donald Sultan, 1989. Matted, hand-signed, dated and numbered by the artist, 32/100. Very nice condition. Dimensions with the frame are 25.5" x 25.5" ...
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Danish Winter Scene Oil Painting
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine oil painting on canvas of a winter snowy scene is signed and dated M. Norgoard 1912. This painting sold in as found contion is framed in its original frame. The painting co...
Canvas, Wood
Mid-Century Modernist Oil on Canvas Painting 1960s
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Stunning colors on this midcentury oil painting in an original midcentury frame. Be sure to check our storefront for many more decorating ideas, from primitives, Machine age, Mid-Cen...
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$3,500
H 13.75 in W 21.75 in D 1 in
Joan Miro Lithograph Titled "Miro Sculptor Japan, " Signed and Numbered
By Joan Miró
Located in New York, NY
This is a Joan Miro lithograph. Titled: Miro Sculptor Japan. It was a print exclusively for Collector's Guild members. Signed in the stone. Numbered 2/1000 in pencil. Framed measures...
Paper
$525
H 22.5 in W 24 in D 0.75 in
Danish Winter Landscape Oil Painting, Denmark, Signed HK Hans Knudsen 1925
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Copenhagen, an impressive oil painting on canvas capturing a serene, muted-color landscape with houses and snow. It certainly is a realist take on a countryside winter sc...
Canvas, Paint
$2,499
H 24.75 in W 20.5 in D 1.25 in
Alexander Calder "Squash Blossoms" Signed Lithograph Artist Proof 1970s
By Alexander Calder
Located in Oxnard, CA
Alexander Calder (1898-1976) "Squash Blossoms" lithograph, circa 1973 Artist proof Signed in pencil Frame size: 20-1/2" x 24-3/4" Paper size: 13-7/8" x 20-1/2" Image size: 9" x 12-1/4"
Paper
$2,495
H 41.25 in W 41.25 in D 1.63 in
Large Abstract Painting by California Artist Robert Lawson C. 1960s
By Robert Lawson
Located in Peabody, MA
A large scale vintage abstract on canvas by the noted California artist Robert Lawson, circa 1960s.
Paint
$1,600
H 25.25 in W 25.25 in D 1.5 in
Donald Sultan Print, "Cherries" Signed and Numbered 51/100, 1988
By Donald Sultan
Located in Toledo, OH
Titled, "Cherries", created by Donald Sultan, 1988. Hand-signed, dated and numbered by the artist, 51/100. Very nice condition. Dimensions with the frame are 25.25" x 25.25" the imag...
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$2,495
H 31.75 in W 25.5 in D 1 in
Abstract Modernist Collage Painting by Woodstock Artist Stefan Lökós, C. 1960s
By Stefan Lokos
Located in Peabody, MA
A vintage abstract painting, ca. 1960s, by Stefan Lökós (1913-1994). Lökós was a Hungarian postwar artist who founded the important Studio School and Gallery in Woodstock, NY in 1954...
Canvas
$3,300Sale Price|40% Off
H 30.5 in W 40.5 in D 1.25 in
1960s Hard Edge Oil on Canvas by Modernist Artist Henry Kallem
By Henry Kallem
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here's a very bold and powerful hard edge painting by Henry Kallem (1912-1985). The oil on canvas measures 30" by 40" (without frame) and is titled in pencil "Autumnal" on verso as w...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Lithograph by Cobra Artist Mogens Balle, 1960s
By Mogens Balle 1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Brutalist wall sculpture designed and manufactured by the Danish artist Henrik Horst, circa 1970s. Patinated metal construction mounted on a frame of wood.
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