Sculpture of a standing nude female figure executed in bronze with a fine dark patina. The Venus Kallipygos model was created by Kai Nielsen in 1909 and demonstrates his characteristic exploration of the human figure and themes derived from classical antiquity. Signed.
Origin: Denmark.
Designer: Kai Nielsen.
Material: Bronze.
Dimensions: H. 22 cm, W. 10 cm.
Period: Circa 1920s.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.
Bio:
Kai Nielsen (1882–1924) was a Danish sculptor, born in Svendborg and educated at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. He achieved his breakthrough in the early 20th century and became one of the most prominent Danish sculptors of his generation. The human body was central to his art, and his work ranged from monumental public sculpture to smaller bronze statuettes. Venus Kallipygos was modelled in 1909, with a bronze example represented in the Ordrupgaard collection. Nielsen also worked with Bing & Grøndahl and Herman A. Kähler, helping bring his smaller sculptural works to a wider audience.
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