Peder Rasmussen, Pontus Box

Peder Rasmussen, a stoneware box depicting the portrait of Karl Gunnar Vougt Pontus Hultén (1924-2006). At the side there has been written "Portrait of Pontus Hultén". Hultén was a Swedish art collector and museum director. He is regarded as one of the most distinguished museum professionals of the twentieth century. He was the head of the Museum for Modern Art in Stockholm and from 1974-1981 the first director of the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris.

About

Peder Rasmussen confirmed on September, 11 2013 that he has made this interesting ceramic box. For more information about his works, CV and about his wife Karen Bennicke please visit his website: www.pederrasmussen.dk

Product Number: 
0407
Production year: 
1983
Signature: 
painted signature; see the picture zie de afbeelding
Measurements: 
height 12,5 cm; width 12,4 cm
Condition: 
mint
Provenance: 
The first owner bought this piece at Gallery De Sluis, Ledschendam (NL) in 1983
Country: 
Denmark
Status: 
Sold