Bing & Grondahl - Bertel Thorvaldsen - Figure - The sculptor leaning on Hope - Porcelain

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Large biscuit porcelain sculpture by Bing & Grondahl, Denmark, depicting Bertel Thorvaldsen leaning on the statue of Hope and based on an 1819 original, circa 1870 execution, with dimensions 37.5 cm high, 18.5 cm wide and 12 cm deep, weighing 4542 g, in good condition with hammer and chisel missing, a chip to the square base, and minor wear consistent with age.

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A superb, large and heavy biscuit porcelain sculpture depicting Bertel Thorvaldsen himself leaning on the statue of Hope that he has been carving, measuring circa 37,5cm in height and weighing 4542g. After the 1819 original by Thorvaldsen, executed by Bing & Grondahl circa 1870. Thorvaldsen was one of the most influential European sculptors of his time.

Condition: Hammer and chisel missing, chip to the square base, no further damages or repairs observed. Minor wear commensurate with age.

This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.

A superb, large and heavy biscuit porcelain sculpture depicting Bertel Thorvaldsen himself leaning on the statue of Hope that he has been carving, measuring circa 37,5cm in height and weighing 4542g. After the 1819 original by Thorvaldsen, executed by Bing & Grondahl circa 1870. Thorvaldsen was one of the most influential European sculptors of his time.

Condition: Hammer and chisel missing, chip to the square base, no further damages or repairs observed. Minor wear commensurate with age.

This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/ Brand
Bing & Grondahl
Weight
4542 g
Title
The sculptor leaning on Hope
Country of Origin
Denmark
Designer/Artist/Maker
Bertel Thorvaldsen
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
37.5 cm
Width
18.5 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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