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Glazed Ceramic Bear Sculpture by Carl Johan Bonnesen, Denmark
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Carl Johan Bonnesen, 1868–1933
Rare and impressive unique sculpture of two courting bears, crafted in glazed ceramic with a striking copper-rich glaze featuring vivid tonal variation. The glaze clearly references classical Song dynasty ceramics, reinterpreted in a bold and distinctly Nordic expression.
Signed: Carl J. Bonnesen
Very good condition with a few minor, insignificant chips.
Denmark, c. 1900
About the artist:
Carl Johan Bonnesen was one of Denmark’s leading sculptors in the early 20th century, renowned for his powerful and naturalistic depictions of animals. A graduate of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and a student of Vilhelm Bissen, Bonnesen's work is represented in major Danish collections, including the National Gallery of Denmark and Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek.
- Creator:Carl Johan Bonnesen (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 13.78 in (35 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Stoneware,Glazed
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. A few minor, insignificant chips.
- Seller Location:Kastrup, DK
- Reference Number:Seller: 1061451stDibs: LU1007445074602
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