2347/​596

Gottfred Eickhoff (b. Frederiksberg 1902, d. Copenhagen 1982)

Study for “Guapa”. Signed Eickhoff 42. Patinated plaster. H. 71 cm. W. 18 cm.

This plaster sculpture is a study for the bronze sculpture “Guapa”, which is standing in front of Glyptoteket in Copenhagen facing Tietgensgade. With the upright, frontal figure and the simplified forms and facial features, the sculpture points back to the Egyptian and archaic in Greece, from which Eickhoff used to draw inspiration.

In addition, the title “Guapa” (Spanish: Beautiful) refers to the novel character Maria, called Guapa, in Ernest Hemingway's famous “For Whom the Bell Tolls” (1940).

This lot is subject to Artist's Royalty.
Condition

Several larger repairs. Has been broken at the head, left arm and the base. Normal patina including scratches and small discolourations. Larger chip at the head and left arm.

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

Modern art and design, 21 November 2023

Category

Modern Sculptures ▸ Classical modernism

Estimate

8,000 DKK

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Price realised

16,500 DKK  

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