Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9

Glazed Ceramic Bear Sculpture by Carl Johan Bonnesen, Denmark

$5,438.76
£4,094.56
€4,605
CA$7,492.25
A$8,390.85
CHF 4,378.21
MX$102,490.65
NOK 55,703.56
SEK 52,507.28
DKK 35,053.88

About the Item

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 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

More From This Seller

View All
Knud Kyhn Stoneware Bear for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. Large stoneware bear with classic brown and grey sung glaze. First quality. Signed with monogram and model number 21750 (or possibly 21756, as the ma...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Plaster Study for Bear Fountain by Mogens Bøggild, 1939
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Bøggild, 1901-1987 Mogens Bøggild was a Danish sculptor renowned for his lifelike and detailed sculptures. This plaster study for the Bear Fountain (Bjørnebrønden) was created...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, Panther with Cub
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Kastrup, DK
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. Glazed stoneware figurine of a panther with young cub, decorated in a stunning sung glaze. Signed KK (Knud Kyhn) and Royal Copenhagen stamp, No. 202...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Large Japanese Tiger in Patinated Bronze, Signed. MEIJI / TAISHO
By Kosai Taisho
Located in Kastrup, DK
Japanese tiger in reddish brown patinated bronze with glass eyes. Signed. Made in very high quality on original plinth root wood. Meiji period 1852-1...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Tiger with Cub
Located in Kastrup, DK
Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze sculpture of a tiger with cub. Mounted on a carved hardwood base decorated with foliage. High...
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Clay Figurine of a Musk Ox Calf by Jeanne Grut
By Royal Copenhagen, Jeanne Grut
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jeanne Grut, Danish 1927-2009. Large figurine of a musk ox calf. Designed by Jeanne Grut for Royal Copenhagen, 1960's. Unglazed earthenware, 37 x 42 cm. Signed J.G
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Clay

You May Also Like

Bear Figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund
By Rörstrand, Gunnar Nylund
Located in Berlin, BE
Bear figurine in Ceramic by Gunnar Nylund Stoneware figurine from Rörstrand. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Gunnar Nylun...
Category

Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bear Figurine in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Berlin, BE
Bear figurine in ceramic by Knud Kyhn Ceramic figurine from Royal Copenhagen. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Knud Kyhn ...
Category

Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Knud Kyhn Ceramic Bear Nr 20155 Produced by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark
By Knud Kyhn
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic bear nr 20155 designed by Knud Kyhn. Produced by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bear by Knud Kyhn
By Knud Kyhn
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely crafted Mama Bear figure, model #21520, is designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. The simple, yet expressive design highlights Kyhn's signature naturalistic style. Mark...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Scandinavian Mid Century Stoneware Bear Sculpture by Tilgmans Pottery Sweden
By Tilgmans Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice stoneware animal figurine of a bear by Tilgmans Pottery Sweden. This sculpture was made by the founder of Tilgmans Pottery - Harry Tilgman.. His initials HT are carved in the f...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Bear Figure in Ceramic, Designed by Knud Kyhn
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Berlin, BE
Bear figure in ceramic, designed by Knud Kyhn Bear figure of stoneware from Royal Copenhagen. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Knud Kyhn Size: 13 W X 8 D X ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic