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Asger Jorn (b. Vejrum 1914, d. Århus 1973)

Henry Heerup (b. Copenhagen 1907, d. s.p. 1993)

Vibeke Alfelt (b. København 1934, d. s.p. 1999)

Carl-Henning Pedersen (b. Copenhagen 1913, d. s.p. 2007)

The periodical “Helhesten”, 1.-2. year, Copenhagen 1940–1944. 12 issues in 9 parts (complete), 1. year no. 3 is double. Richly illustr. and with orig. graphics by Jorn, Carl-Henning Pedersen, Else Alfelt, Mortensen a.o. All in orig. wrappers (10)

The art magazine Helhesten was the Abstract Expressionism's voice in Denmark in the early 1940s. The group included artists like Ejler Bille, Henry Heerup og Carl-Henning Pedersen, but after only nine issues the group had to stop publishing the magazine due to financial difficulties.

Condition

Good original condition. Signs of handling and age.

Auction

CoBrA, 12 December 2023

Category
Estimate

3,000–4,000 DKK

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Price realised

5,500 DKK  

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