Johannes C. Bjerg (b. Ødis 1886, d. Copenhagen 1955)
“Abessinier” (Abyssinian II), c. 1914–15. Signed Joh. C. Bjerg. Bronze. H. 56 cm.
Versions in the collections of Fuglsang Kunstmuseum and Statens Museum for Kunst (National Gallery of Denmark).
Exhibited (version): Grønningen, Copenhagen 1915, ca. 4. Exhibited (version): “Skulptur Johannes Bjerg, Maleri Harald Giersing, Musik Christian Christiansen - Carl Nielsen - Aage Oxenvad”, Den Frie Udstillings Bygning, Copenhagen, January 1919, cat. 7. Literature: Kresten Bjerg's catalogue of Johannes C. Bjerg's work at www.johannesbjerg.com, ill. and mentioned under 'Statuetter'. Literature: Leo Swane: “Johannes C. Bjerg. Vor Tids Kunst 9”, Copenhagen, 1932, ill. p. 23.
Condition report on request.
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Moderne paintings & sculptures, 28 September 2016