Holger Wederkinch (b. Sønderby, Femø 1886, d. Copenhagen 1959)
“Socrates”. Signed Holger Wederkinch 1914. Green patinated bronze with remains of gilding in hair and beard. H. 110 cm. Diam. c. 90 cm.
Literature: Bjørn Nørgaard: “Hist hvor vejen slår en bugt ....”, IN: “Cras. Journal of Arts and Culture”, XLI 1985, ill. p. 79 in a photo documentation from the artist's studio/villa. Provenance: Formerly placed at the garden steps to the artist's villa at Dronning Louises Vej, Charlottenlund, Copenhagen. Acquired 1984 by the present owner.
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Modern paintings & sculptures, 3 December 2013