Tre buer Sculpture

How high do you think those lur players are? Look closely at Tre buer Sculpture. It’s not just a pretty face. This iron sculpture stands proudly near Copenhagen City Hall. It’s a testament to the Carlsberg Foundation’s generosity. The sculpture was a gift celebrating the centenary of J C Jacobsen’s birth. Originally there was supposed to be only one lur blower. But lurs are always played in pairs. So two it became. That’s a little-known fact for you. The lurs are inverted. Like those on the Brudevælte Lurs. The two figures stand close wearing capes and helmets. Their lurs are raised high. They’re atop a tall column of red brick. An inscription marks Jacobsen and Carlsberg’s legacy. It reads J C JACOBSEN CARLSBERG 1811 2 SEPTEMBER 1911. A circular bench sits at its foot. The sculpture’s design echoes ancient columns. Think of the ones in St Mark’s Square in Venice. The Tre buer Sculpture isn’t just a piece of art. It’s a story of collaboration a tribute to a brewer’s vision and a fascinating detail of artistic compromise. It tells a silent story. A story you can only understand if you take the time to truly look. So look closely. See the details. The history woven into the iron. Enjoy Tre buer Sculpture. A silent testament to Copenhagen’s rich past.