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Sandstone Sculpture by Jens Jacob Bregnø Female Venus Figure, Illums, 1930s

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Large beautiful figurative sculpture by Danish artist Jens Jacob Bregnø in jugend style. The sculpture is made of raw sandstone and is signed by the artist. It depicts a woman figure sitting on a scallop shell - most probably the goddess Venus. Sold from Illums Bolighus, Copenhagen - remains of sticker underneath. Jens Jacob Nielsen Bregnø (9 February 1877 – 26 March 1946), often referred to as J. J. Bregnø, was a Danish sculptor and ceramics designer. He collaborated with Bing & Grøndahl, Saxbo and Dahl Jensen Porcelain and also designed silver for Kay Bojesen. He received the Eckersberg Medal in 1919.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 12.21 in (31 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Good condition with no chips, cracks or repairs.
  • Seller Location:
    Odense, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3793130416812

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