Born in Denmark, Jais Nielsen initially studied at Kristian Zahrtmann’s art school and exhibited for the first time at the 1907 Autumn Salon in Copenhagen's Charlottenberg Palace. He participated in the ground-breaking The Group of Thirteen modernism show, where his focus on dynamic figural painting and his bold use of color set him dramatically apart from his contemporaries. From 1907–11, his use of 'primitive' Fauve colors reinforced his clear departure from traditional Danish painting. In 1911, Nielsen moved to Paris where he settled in the Latin Quarter near the Musée de Cluny. His first formal Paris exhibition was at the Salon d’Automne of 1912. During this first Paris period, from which the present work dates, Nielsen attended meetings of the Section d’Or at the studio of Jacques Villon and began to incorporate distinct, yet subtle, Cubist elements into his work. At the outbreak of World War One, Nielsen moved back to Copenhagen, taking his Parisian Modernist style with him. Sports, dance and circus life were the themes that interested him and he painted many canvases in the best tradition of the early Cubists, of which he became the earliest Danish exponent. Neilsen exhibited widely and with success and was the only Danish artist represented in the landmark Futurist exhibition, “Futurismo & Futurismi” in Venice, Italy in 1986. A retrospective of his work was also held at the Galerie 1900–2000 in 1986. Nielsen is recognized as a founding pioneer of Scandinavian modernism and his works are held in private and public collections worldwide including the permanent collections of the National Art Museum in Copenhagen and the National Museum in Oslo. He is well-listed in all art historical reference works including Thieme-Becker and in Benezit, which gives a signature sample.
"Head of a Potter, " Highly Rare Art Deco Sculpture of Male Figure by Nielsen
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and remarkable "Head of a Potter" in the pebbly Sung glaze by Jais Nielsen is both strong and subtle, an evocative and beautiful capturing of a young man's visage, no doubt...
Ceramic
"Blue Head", Remarkable Art Deco Sculpture of Young Man by Jais Nielsen
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and remarkable "Head of a Potter," executed in a rich, deep blue glaze by Jais Nielsen, is both strong and subtle, an evocative and beautiful capturing of a young man's vis...
Ceramic
Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen, Ceramic Vase in Oxblood Glaze, 1930s
By Royal Copenhagen, Jais Nielsen
Located in Milan, IT
Jais Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen, ceramic vase in oxblood glaze portraying two Evangelical figures, 1930s. This piece is a great example of Classical Scandinavian and Mid-Century D...
Ceramic
$32,667 / set
H 1.58 in Dm 5.91 in
Giacomo Balla Sculpture Ceramic Riccardo Gatti Futurist Art Deco Italy 1930s
By Riccardo Gatti, Giacomo Balla
Located in Catania, IT
We present an authentic sculpture by the famous futurist artist Giacomo Balla. A very rare tea service produced in the middle of the Futurist period in Italy. Extremely rare object...
Pottery
Ewald Dahlskog – Ceramic Vase - Bo Fajans Sweden 1930s
By Bo Fajans, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase in a lovely shape and with the "Lava"-glaze designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans, Sweden in the 1930s. The vase is 18 cm (7.2") high ...
Ceramic
Ewald Dahlskog – Green, Swiveled Ceramic Vase - 1930s
By Bo Fajans, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely green ceramic vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans, Sweden in the 1930s. The vase is 18 cm (7.2") tall and in excellent condition. Ewald Dahlskog (1894–1950) was on...
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, 1930s
By Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic vase by Gertrud Lonegren in golden glaze and a highly textured surface. Measures: Diameter 21 cm Height 21.5 cm Lonegren studied in Vienna and Stockholm during the 1920s, ...
Ceramic
$964 / set
H 5.91 in W 11.42 in D 3.15 in
Nils Thorsson Scandinavian Ceramic Vases for Royal Copenhagen, 1960s
By Royal Copenhagen, Nils Thorsson
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian ceramic vases set designed by Danish artist Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen with mark and numbering printed on the bottom, 19...
Ceramic
Arne Bang, Green and Grey Glazed Ceramic Vase, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in New York, NY
Glazed stoneware vase in green and grey tones by Arne Bang. Signed: AB Numbered: 71.
Stoneware
$700Sale Price|30% Off
H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
ROYAL COPENHAGEN - Malmer & Thorsson - Faience Vase - Denmark - Circa 1960's
By Royal Copenhagen, Ellen Malmer
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL COPENHAGEN - Ellen Malmer/designer - Nils Thorsson/shape designer - Mid Century Modern - Baca series - Aluminia faience vase number 635/3121 - signed on the base ROYAL COPENHAG...
Porcelain
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
Goldscheider Inspired Czech Signed Ceramic Stylized Art Deco Head
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Goldscheider inspired Czech signed ceramic stylized Art Deco head.
Ceramic
$6,183
H 17.13 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in
Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure Striding Dancer With Train, by Lorenzl c1930
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremeley rare porcelain figurine around 1930: Elegant dancer striding to the side with her upper body turned forward, wearing a knee-length, shimmering gray-pink trouser dress with...
Ceramic
Art Deco Ceramic Sculpture by Marcel Renard
By Marcel Renard
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important French Art Deco ceramic sculpture by Marcel Renard (1893-1974), circa 1920s of a woman modeled in robes with a baby. Made...
Earthenware
$4,067
H 16.54 in W 15.75 in D 5.52 in
Goldscheider Art Deco Figure, Posing Revue Dancer, by Josef Lorenzl, circa 1940
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Josef Lorenzl
Located in Vienna, AT
Very Rare Goldscheider Ceramic Figurine: Young female revue dancer with chin-length hair and bare torso in light blue short skirt, holding up the long trains with large-scale floral ...
Ceramic
$4,475
H 10.25 in W 17 in D 5 in
Art Deco Pale Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture of Stylized Pouncing Tiger
Located in New York, NY
This stunning sculpture of an Art Deco Pouncing Tiger is realized in a pale terra-cotta glaze ceramic .It features a stylized Tiger on a stepped geometric base echoing the design of ...
Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Figure by Jais Nielsen
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen religious figure showing "Jacob wrestles with God" in blue stained glaze. Signed both artist and maker. Model 20650.
Stoneware