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Jean René Gauguin

Jean Renė Gauguin Bing and Grondahl ceramic of a Troll, 1940, Denmark

Documentation

Signed

Origin

Denmark

Period

1920-1949

Materials

Polychrome glazed stoneware

Dimensions

W.	7.5 in;	H.	6 in;	D.	7.5 in;
W.	19.05 cm;	H.	15.24 cm;	D.	19.05 cm;

Condition

Excellent

Creation Date

1940

Description

Jean René Gauguin (April 12, 1881 – April 21, 1961) was a French-Danish sculptor in bronze and a ceramicist working in stoneware and porcelain. He started working for Bing and Grondahl in 1923 and continued creating new models throughout his life. He exhibited several works crreated for B&G at the 1925 Paris "Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs", he also work for a short time as a artist at the Sevres porcelain works in France. He had a long career designing wonderful sculptures with themes from mythology like the little troll, this being one of his best models. The piece is signed R.Gauguin, model # 102 B&G Denmark.

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern, Scandinavian Modern

Dealer Reference Number

BIS 58

Incollect Reference Number

389339