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

“Bokseren Dick Nelson (1880–1922)” (The Boxer Dick Nelson), modelled 1918–19. Signed Kai Nielsen. Stamped Nic. O. Schmidt Broncestøberi. Patinated bronze. H. 35 cm. H. incl. wooden base 45 cm.

Literature: Poul Uttenreiter: “Kai Nielsen”, Copenhagen-Flensburg, 1925, granite version in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst (National Gallery of Denmark, Copenhagen), 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, granite version in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst (National Gallery of Denmark, Copenhagen), ill. as fig. 4, p. 39.

Condition

Condition report on request.

Additional Remarks

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Auction

Paintings, sculptures, photos, 6 March 2018

Category
Estimate

50,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold