Prince Henrik (b. Talence, France 1934, d. Fredensborg Castle 2018)
“Fabeldyr 1” (Giraffe), (1970/1990). Signed H. and signed under the base by Prince Henrik: “Til Jesper J. Fra Prins Henrik 2017”. Executed in 24 ex. Bronze. H. 17 cm. On a base of yellow marble. H. incl. base 21 cm.
Literature: “Prins Henrik - Fabula. Poésie et sculpture / Digt og skulptur”, Forlaget Per Kofod, 2011, ill. p. 83. Literature: H.M. Dronning Margrethe II - H.K.H. Prinsgemal Henrik - “Pas de Deux Royal” - Et kunstnerisk møde, ARoS, Aarhus, 2013–14, ill. p. 68. Literature: Thyge Christian Fønss: “Åbent hjerte. Prins Henriks kunstneriske univers”, Copenhagen, 2014, ill. pp. 86, 88 and 89. Literature: “Eventyrlig dialog/Rencontre fabuleuse/A fabulous Encounter. Skulptør HK Prins Henrik - Cobra-maler Carl-Henning Pedersen”. Published in connection with the exhibition at CCA Andratx, Mallorca, Château de Lavardens, France and Carl-Henning Pedersen & Else Alfelts Museum, Herning, 2016, ill. p. 44.
Provenance: Private collection, Denmark. Acquired by the present owner directly from Prince Henrik.
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Paintings, sculptures & prints, 17 June 2020