Robert Jacobsen (b. Copenhagen 1912, d. Egtved 1993)
“Ami fidèle” (Faithful Friend), 1949. Unsigned. Iron. H. 75 cm. On a base of marble.
Robert Jacobsen gave the sculpture to Jean Dewasne out of friendship during their collaboration of several months in Denmark in 1949, which explains the title of the work: “Ami fidèle”.
Literature: Hans Moestrup (ed): “Robert Jacobsen. Le Créateur d'Espace”, Copenhagen, 1984, ill. p. 22. Literature: “Robert Jacobsen. Werke aus 50 Jahren”, published by Museum Würth / Lothar Romain and C. Sylvia Weber, Jan Thorbecke Verlag, Sigmaringen, Germany, 1992, ill. in colours p. 52. Exhibited: “Robert Jacobsen Rétrospective”, Abbaye Saint-André, Meymac; Musée Matisse, Le-Cateau-Cambresis; Musée des Beaux-Arts Denys Puech, Rodez; Centre d'Art Contemporain, Saint-Priest and Musée des Beaux-Arts, Evreux, 1991–1992, ill. p. 41. Provenance: Collection Jean Dewasne, Paris. Provenance: Private collection, Paris.
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Modern paintings, sculptures & prints, 7 March 2023