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Giant-Sized King's Guardsman by Kay Bojesen

$8,500
£6,307.33
€7,347.17
CA$11,832.06
A$13,176.07
CHF 6,857.42
MX$162,459.33
NOK 87,334.43
SEK 82,085.90
DKK 54,819.04
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About the Item

A very rare and monumental giant-sized model of the Royal Danish King's Guardsman hand crafted in wood having movable arms and legs and retaining its vivid original paint.
  • Creator:
    Kay Bojesen (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42.25 in (107.32 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sagaponack, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 4733.0011stDibs: U1006148903181

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