Royal Copenhagen Art Pottery Ceramic Head by Johs Hedegaard

Ceramic Head by Johs Hedegaard Royal Copenhagen RC Head "Kirsten", JH December 1961 on turquoise stand 23 cm Turquoise glaze and unglazed terracota / Chamotte Johannes Hedegaard 1915- 1999 . A Danish ceramist and sculptor. Trained as sculptor at the Royal Copenhagen Factory 1930-1935 and at the same time educated at the Academy of fine art in Copenhagen. Worked for Royal Copenhagen from 1948-1966 and became known for his ceramic works and relief works for both Royal Copenhagen and from his own studio. His work is exhibited at the Lunds Museum, Sweden; Chicago, USA and several Danish Museums.