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Sculpture with Erotic Theme by Gerhard Henning

$2,891.07
£2,108.30
€2,420
CA$3,954.92
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CHF 2,310.87
MX$54,408.95
NOK 29,154.35
SEK 27,434.10
DKK 18,416.16
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Sculpture with erotic theme. Man and woman By Gerhard Henning, 1880-1967 Made in plaster, circa 1900-1920. Not signed Gerhard Henning, was a Danish-Swedish sculptor. His name was Nilsson before he took the name Henning. The art historian Peter Hertz mentions the name change in his book "Gerhard Henning" from 1931. In it, Henning's Sketches of Women and his graphics are also mentioned. Henning received the Thorvaldsen Medal in 1937.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)Width: 16.93 in (43 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900-1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kastrup, DK
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1041401stDibs: LU1007422163682

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