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Jacob Hermann Bird Sculpture Teak Brass Denmark 1950s Danish Design

$1,549.70
£1,149.73
€1,300
CA$2,121.62
A$2,376.90
CHF 1,237.17
MX$28,946.09
NOK 15,759.95
SEK 14,841.43
DKK 9,898.42
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About the Item

Rare bird sculpture by Danish designer and maker Jacob Hermann, hand crafted in Denmark in the 1950s. The legs are made of brass, marked underneath with the creators stamp and „Denmark“. Jacob Hermann was originally trained as a cabinetmaker and later studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen to become an artist. The unique wooden birds as a sculptural masterpiece create a connection between art and craftsmanship.
  • Creator:
    Jacob Herman (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)Diameter: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid 1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This piece has been cleaned and oiled.
  • Seller Location:
    Basel, CH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6775245945272

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