Just Andersen Disko Metal Dolphin Sculpture

A sculptural and highly collectible Just Andersen figural sculpture, cast in his proprietary Disko metal alloy, depicting a young boy and girl riding atop a stylized dolphin.

Playful yet refined, the composition captures Andersen’s ability to merge narrative charm with disciplined Scandinavian form. The children are rendered with softened, rounded features characteristic of early 20th-century Nordic sculpture, while the dolphin’s streamlined shape reflects the Art Deco fascination with movement and modernity.

Cast in Disko—Andersen’s signature pewter-based alloy—the piece carries a deep, moody patina that enhances its sculptural presence. The oval plinth base grounds the composition, giving it both weight and architectural clarity.

An exceptional example of Danish Art Deco metalwork, balancing whimsy with restraint.

Just Andersen was a Danish metalworker and sculptor born in Greenland and trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. After working with prominent figures such as Georg Jensen, Andersen founded his own workshop in 1918.

He became known for elevating everyday objects into sculptural works using pewter, bronze, copper, and his proprietary alloy, Disko. Today, his works are widely collected as foundational examples of Scandinavian modern decorative arts.

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