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Johannes C. Bjerg (b. Ødis 1886, d. Copenhagen 1955)

“Abessinier” (Abyssinian). Signed Bjerg 1914–1915. Foundry stamp L. Rasmussen. København. Bronze. H. 56 cm.

Versions in the collections of Fuglsang Kunstmuseum and Statens Museum for Kunst (National Gallery of Denmark).

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. 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.

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Auction

Paintings and sculptures, 8 June 2021

Category
Estimate

200,000–225,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold