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Kay Bojesen and Jorgen Bloch Lion in Natural Rope, Denmark 1960s

About the Item

A rare example of the Danish toy-design-master Kay Bojesen work. This lion in braided natural rope was designed I collaboration between Jorgen Bloch and Kay Bojesen in latter part of the 1950s and it was discontinued in the catalogue after a few years. This is an example from this era. The lion is displayed, mentioned og shown in Knud Ellitsgaard book "Eventyret om aben" ("The fairy tail of the abe) from 2003. Measurements: H: 19 cm, Length: 24 cm without the tail.
  • Creator:
    Kay Bojesen (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wellkept and intact vintage order. A dark natural light patina has developed to the rope.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782226743852
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