Glazed Ceramic Bear Sculpture by Carl Johan Bonnesen, Denmark, c. 1900

€3,833

Carl Johan Bonnesen, 1868–1933
Rare and impressive unique sculpture of two courting bears, crafted in glazed ceramic with a striking copper-rich glaze featuring vivid tonal variation. The glaze clearly references classical Song dynasty ceramics, reinterpreted in a bold and distinctly Nordic expression.
Signed: Carl J. Bonnesen
Very good condition with a few minor, insignificant chips.
Denmark, c. 1900

About the artist:
Carl Johan Bonnesen was one of Denmark’s leading sculptors in the early 20th century, renowned for his powerful and naturalistic depictions of animals. A graduate of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and a student of Vilhelm Bissen, Bonnesen's work is represented in major Danish collections, including the National Gallery of Denmark and Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek.

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SKU 106145
Origin Denmark
Year 1900
Measurements H: 40 | W: 60 | D: 35
Material Ceramic | Glaze
Color Brown / Red / Green
Location Kirstinehøj 27C, 2770 Kastrup
Style Modern | Art Nouveau
Artist Carl Johan Bonnesen

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