Ejler Bille: "Saurian" "Øgle" (Lizard). Signed E. Bille, 2/6. Bronze. H. 134 cm. L. 174 cm D. 90 cm. Saurian "Øgle" (Lizard). Signed E. Bille, 2/6. Executed at Fonderia Mariani, Pietrasanta, Italy. Bronze. H. 134 cm. L. 174 cm D. 90 cm. This sculpture is a classic modernist sculpture. It is abstract with distinct organic features and inspired by nature. It was originally cast in cement in 1936 commissioned by Ebbe Neergaard, Roskilde. Later deposited at Louisiana. At the initiative of Galleri Profilen in Aarhus and Knud W. Jensen (Louisiana) a silicone form was cast, which has formed the basis for the bronze casting in Italy. A total of three examples have been made in bronze.One of the examples was placed on the square in front of the main entrance to the Concert Hall in Aarhus in 1998. It was a gift from the New Carlsberg Foundation and the Rømer Foundation and is today a part of ARoS? collection. The second bronze cast belongs to the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humlebæk.This third example is the last in private ownership. Estimate DKK : 600000/800000