Offered by: 2220 Antiques
2220 E.Allegheny Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19134 , United States Call Seller 267.534.4395

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Axel Locher (Danish, 1879-1941) "Victory" Porcelain c 1920

$ 3,800
  • Description
    Large and extraordinary, this sculpture entitled "Victory" depicts a dignified Danish figure in honorific robes standing astride a crouching nude male figure. Clearly allegorical, the grouping may represent the victory of the Allies over the Central Powers in World War I, or the triumph of civilization over ignorance and superstition; in other case, the dominant figure is calm and handsome, while the subjugated figure is presented with coarse features and a fearful spirit. The sculptor was Axel Locher, who is well known for a series of pieces he sculpted for Bing and Grøndahl, which also made this piece. Locher sculpted column capitals with portraits of important Danish figures such as Ludvig Holberg , BS Ingemann and Adam Oehlenschläger for Grundtvig's House, and later created figures for the spire of the Danish Parliament building. The piece is well marked on the bottom, and includes an inscription reading "Sejren" or Victory.
  • More Information
    Documentation: Signed
    Origin: Denmark
    Period: 1920-1949
    Materials: Porcelain
    Condition: Good.
    Styles / Movements: Traditional
    Patterns: Tone on Tone, Traditional
    Dealer Reference #: 3289
    Incollect Reference #: 802812
  • Dimensions
    W. 7 in; H. 27 in; D. 13 in;
    W. 17.78 cm; H. 68.58 cm; D. 33.02 cm;
Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design

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