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Danish Artist Peder E. Madsen Brutalist Primeval Sword-Fish Skeleton in Bronze

$1,540.77
£1,153.27
€1,295
CA$2,116.29
A$2,366.27
CHF 1,241.21
MX$28,661.19
NOK 15,667.79
SEK 14,802.28
DKK 9,859.21

About the Item

The Danish artist and Sculptor Peder Evald Madsen was born in 1951 and died last year in his home. These pieces came from his own collection and were sold at auction in 2024. A partially patinated bronze fish/Swordfish in the collection of pieces he called Primeval or urtid in Danish. Distinct brutalist styling much like pieces by Henri Fernandez and Yulian Rukavishnikov. Measurements: L: 23.5 cm, H: 8 cm, Depth/thickness: 2 cm. This is the smallest of the two bronze fish skeletons listed separately. Free World wide express shipping.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Width: 9.26 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Style:
    Brutalist (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Intended flaws and patina.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782245530112

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