Bjørn Okholm Skaarup

Crocodile Cymbalist

2022

Edition of 9 Comes attached to a black steel base. Bjørn Okholm Skaarup was born in Rudkøbing, Denmark in 1973. From 1994 to 2004, Skaarup was an artist at the Danish National Museum, Copenhagen, before moving to Florence and receiving a PhD from the European University Institute in 2009. While in Florence, he studied the work of Renaissance sculptors Donatello, Cellini, and Giambologna, learning the vanishing art of large-scale bronze casting. He also wrote and illustrated books on history, archaeology, and anatomy. In 2012, Skaarup was commissioned by the Koldinghus Museum, Kolding, a former Danish royal residence, to create four large reliefs depicting scenes from the life of Christian IV of Denmark. Skaarup was given his first solo U.S. museum exhibition at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut, in 2015. That same year, the Collectivité of St. Barth acquired a suite of ten animal sculptures for public display throughout the island. In 2017, Skaarup's 15 foot tall monumental sculpture, Hippo Ballerina, was installed in front of Lincoln Center at Dante Park in NYC, in partnership with NYC Parks Art in the Parks program. The artist's now beloved sculpture has been exhibited throughout NYC, next to the iconic Flatiron building, in front of Grand Central Terminal in Pershing Square, and most recently in Stamford, CT in front of the Ferguson Library. Inspired by Degas’ Little Dancer...

Edition of 9 Comes attached to a black base. Bjørn Okholm Skaarup was born in Rudkøbing, Denmark in 1973. From 1994 to 2004, Skaarup was an artist at the Danish National Museum, Copenhagen, before moving to Florence and receiving a PhD from the European University Institute in 2009. While in Florence, he studied the work of Renaissance sculptors Donatello, Cellini, and Giambologna, learning the vanishing art of large-scale bronze casting. He also wrote and illustrated books on history, archaeology, and anatomy. In 2012, Skaarup was commissioned by the Koldinghus Museum, Kolding, a former Danish royal residence, to create four large reliefs depicting scenes from the life of Christian IV of Denmark. Skaarup was given his first solo U.S. museum exhibition at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut, in 2015. That same year, the Collectivité of St. Barth acquired a suite of ten animal sculptures for public display throughout the island. In 2017, Skaarup's 15 foot tall monumental sculpture, Hippo Ballerina, was installed in front of Lincoln Center at Dante Park in NYC, in partnership with NYC Parks Art in the Parks program. The artist's now beloved sculpture has been exhibited throughout NYC, next to the iconic Flatiron building, in front of Grand Central Terminal in Pershing Square, and most recently in Stamford, CT in front of the Ferguson Library. Inspired by Degas’ Little Dancer...

The piece is a unique representation of a Lion in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a cream colour. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.  

Contemporary Ceramic Alligator Sculpture, Attributed to Christopher Buhner, American Studio Art Contemporary Ceramic Alligator Sculpture, In the Manner of Christopher Buhner, Whimsical Animal Sculpture attributed to Christopher Buhner A compelling contemporary ceramic sculpture depicting an alligator rendered with remarkable anatomical precision and expressive surface detail. The form captures the animal in a poised, alert stance, with carefully modeled scales, muscular structure, and a strong sense of presence that reflects a high level of studio craftsmanship. Based on stylistic analysis and comparative research, this work is possibly by or attributed to Christopher Buhner, the American sculptor widely recognized for his highly realistic animal figures. The naturalistic modeling, confident handling of texture, and overall sculptural language align closely with Buhner’s known wildlife works, though the piece is offered as attributed pending further documentation. Executed in ceramic and finished with a nuanced surface treatment that enhances depth and character, this sculpture bridges fine art and decorative sculpture, making it well suited for a curated interior, library, or collection focused on contemporary American studio art or wildlife subjects. Dimensions: 21" High × 21" Deep × 15" Wide Medium: Ceramic Condition: Very good vintage condition, wear consistent with age, materials and use. Minor loss on the toes. Strong sculptural presentation. This piece is offered as attributed, reflecting current research and stylistic comparison, and represents an engaging example of contemporary ceramic animal sculpture...