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Kai Nielsen (b. Svendborg 1882, d. Frederiksberg 1924)

“Bokseren Dick Nelson (1880–1954)” (The Boxer Dick Nelson), 1918–19. Unsigned. Plaster. H. 50 cm.

Literature: Poul Uttenreiter: “Kai Nielsen”, København-Flensborg 1925, the version at Statens Museum for Kunst, ill. p. 65. Literature: Nina Kai Nielsen: “Billedbogen om Kai Nielsen”, Frederikshavn 1985, version in limestone (Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek), ill. p. 137. Literature: Christian Gether: “Billedhuggeren Kai Nielsen 1882–1924”, Copenhagen 1986, version in granite (Statens Museum for Kunst), ill. as fig. 4, p. 39.

Condition

Peelings/dents at the base. Scratches and chips. Damage/crack on the sculpture's neck.

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

Paintings, furniture and varia, 1 November 2021

Category

Modern Sculptures ▸ Classical modernism

Estimate

6,000–8,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

5,500 DKK  

8 bids

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