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Ejler Bille (b. Odder 1910, d. Ørby 2004)

“Runde former” (Round shapes), designed 1939, later cast. Signed E. Bille 2/6. Patinated bronze. H. 32 cm.

Literature: Ejler Bille and Poul Vad: “Fortegnelse over skulpturer af Ejler Bille” (List of sculptures by Ejler Bille), Signum, I, 3, 1961, the original plaster version is listed as no. 26. Literature: “Ejler Bille 90 År”, Silkeborg Kunstmuseum and Gl. Holtegaard, 2000–2001, cat. no. 27, version ill. p. 33.

The sculpture is probably cast in two series of 6 copies each. One series with golden patina - probably from the 1970s - and a series from which the present work originates, probably originating from the exhibition space Veksølund.

This lot is subject to Artist's Royalty.
Condition

Condition report on request. Please contact: modernart@bruun-rasmussen.dk

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Auction

Paintings & sculptures, 22 September 2020

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Estimate

50,000–60,000 DKK

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Price realised

65,000 DKK