Johannes C. Bjerg (b. Ødis 1886, d. Copenhagen 1955)
“Abessinier II” (Abyssinian II). Signed Bjerg 1914–15. Stamped L. Rasmussen, København. Bronze. H. 55 cm. H. incl. base 67 cm.
Versions in the collections of Fuglsang Kunstmuseum, Statens Museum for Kunst (National Gallery of Denmark) and Øregaard Museum.
Literature: Kresten Bjerg's catalogue of Johannes C. Bjerg's work at www.johannesbjerg.com, version reproduced and mentioned under 'Statuetter'. Literature: Leo Swane: “Johannes C. Bjerg. Vor Tids Kunst 9”, Copenhagen 1932, version reproduced p. 23. Exhibited (version): Grønningen, Copenhagen 1915, cat. no. 4. Exhibited (version): “Skulptur Johannes Bjerg, Maleri Harald Giersing, Musik Christian Christiansen - Carl Nielsen - Aage Oxenvad”, Den Frie Udstillings Bygning, Copenhagen, January 1919, cat. no. 7. Provenance: Supreme Court lawyer Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson (1889–1972). Thence by descent in his family. For 40 years, Thorsteinsson was the business manager of the artist association Grønningen in Copenhagen.
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