Emil Nolde: Sculpture 'Standing Woman' (1913/14), bronze

It was the adventure of a lifetime when Emil and Ada Nolde travelled to the South Seas on a scientific research expedition from 1913 to 1914. Nolde was fascinated by the seemingly paradisiacal landscape, but above all by the locals he met there. He produced numerous paintings, sketches and drawings - as well as several sculptures. The South Seas theme was to occupy Nolde for a long time after his return. 'It is largely unknown that Emil Nolde began his artistic development as a trained wood sculptor and furniture carver. He was therefore deeply familiar with working with wood when he took up the carving technique again during his trip to the South Seas in 1913/14. While still on the trip, he created a small series of sculptures, all of which can be found in his estate at the Seebüll Ada and Emil Nolde Foundation. In his choice of motifs, he concentrated on one of the central themes that characterise his art, namely people. He was interested in reproducing the underlying character and traits of the people depicted. It therefore gives me great pleasure that this sculpture, reproduced in excellent quality, brings another facet of Nolde's work to the attention of a select public. (Dr Christian Ring, Director of the Nolde Foundation in Seebüll) Sculpture in fine bronze, cast by hand using the lost wax technique, chiselled and patinated. Moulded directly from the original and reproduced in the original size. Limited edition of 980 pieces, individually numbered. The base (made of bronze) bears Nolde's signature and the foundry mark. ars mundi exclusive edition, published in collaboration with the Nolde Foundation Seebüll. With numbered certificate of authenticity and limitation. Format 27.5 x 5.5 x 3 cm (H/W/D). Weight 1 kg.