Sten Lykke Madsen (1937-2020) for Bing & GrondahlTwo sculptures of a chair with incised and painted face, 1979StonewareUnderside incised signature 'STEN' and impressed stamp for B&GEach approx 13cm high, base: 13cm x 10cm.ProvenanceThe Grahame Clarke Collection of British Studio Ceramics.FootnoteThese chair sculptures are probably unique - possibly created and gifted to the potter, Grahame Clarke, who also worked at Bing & Grondahl.  Sten Lykke Madsen was a designer for Bing & Grondahl from 1962 to 1986 and is considered one of Denmark’s most eminent ceramic artists.  The date of 1979 was taken from the records of Grahame Clarke.