Self-Portrait of Thorvaldsen in Terracotta from the 19th Century

Name: Self-Portrait of Thorvaldsen in Terracotta from the 19th Century
Brand: Ladrón de Guevara Fine Arts
SKU: cmna50l0s0121nky3q0l57ndc
Price: 1500 EUR
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Decorative Objects · 19th Century

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Terracotta sculpture representing a self-portrait of Bertel Thorvaldsen alongside the goddess of hope. Created by L. Hjorth in Bornholm, approximately between 1890 and 1900. The base is marked with 'Hjorth, Bornholm, 416, Eneret', indicating exclusive reproduction rights. The piece has a height of 45.5 cm and a base of 2.5 x 18 x 13 cm. It is based on the plaster model of Thorvaldsen from 1839, which is located in the Thorvaldsen Museum in Copenhagen, inventory no. A162.

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Decorative sculpture in a living room

Centerpiece in an art collection

Conversation piece in an office

Decoration in a display case

Century: 19th Century
Origin: Bornholm, Dinamarca
Material: Terracotta
Dimensions: 13 cm × 2.5 cm × 18 cm
Listed on: 28 March 2026

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