2241/​874

Bjørn Nørgaard (b. Copenhagen 1947)

“Hesteofringen” (The Horse Slaughtering), 1970. Jar with preparations of the horse “Røde Fane” (Red Flag) in formaldehyde. H. 22 cm. Diam. 12 cm.

Literature: Ingelise Krarup Andersen: “Oeuvrekatalog” in “Bjørn Nørgaard. Objekt. Skulptur. Tableau”, Aarhus Kunstmuseum, 1986, no. 124a, similar glasses ill. p. 133. Literature: Torben Weirup: “Man har sine klare øjeblikke ... En fortælling om Bjørn Nørgaard”, Copenhagen, 2000, p.p. 57–68. Provenance: Private collection, Denmark.

The offered glass is produced in connection with one of the most distinctive - and debated - happenings in Danish art. Similar glasses are available today in the collection at ARoS Aarhus Art Museum.

This lot is subject to Artist's Royalty.
Condition

A little formalin replenishment will probably need to be carried out.

Additional Remarks

Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.

Auction

Modern art and design, 11 October 2022

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10,000–12,000 DKK

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12,000 DKK  

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