Ejler Bille (b. Odder 1910, d. Ørby 2004)
“Næbdyr (Fabeldyr)” (Platypus - Fantasy animal), conceived c.1936, cast later. Signed E. Bille 6/6. Patinated bronze. H. 34 cm. W. 35 cm. D. 36 cm.
Versions of the work are in the collections of the National Gallery of Denmark, Copenhagen (plaster and bronze) and Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Humlebæk.
Literature: “Fortegnelse over skulpturer af Ejler Bille. Udarbejdet af Ejler Bille og Poul Vad”, in: “Signum - Tidsskrift for Moderne Kunst”, Gyldendal, 1. Year 1961, no. 3, version in plaster reg. as cat. 23. Literature: Dorte Kirkeby Andersen (ed.): “Ejler Bille - 90 år”, Silkeborg Kunstmuseum & Gl. Holtegaard, Silkeborg Kunstmuseums Forlag 2001, similar work reproduced p. 31, registry of works no. 19 (in the collection of Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Humlebæk). Provenance: Private collection, Denmark. Acquired directly from the artist.
Condition report available on request.
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