Antique Royal Copenhagen Polar Bear & Seal Large Figurine No. 1108 Denmark Rare
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:42702066 | Modified Item: No |
Country/Region of Manufacture: Denmark |
Very collectible piece.
Marked on bottom: Royal Copenhagen #1108.
This absolutely gorgeous Royal Copenhagen figure features a roaring polar bear with one foot on a soulful looking seal. This is the first polar bear designed by the artist.
This figurine is massive, weighing 8.9 lbs... and is approx 9" tall x 15" long.
It is in excellent condition. No chips, cracks or repair.
Please note: Royal Copenhagen has marked all their 2nd quality products with a small scratch in the glaze on the factory mark at the bottom of the product (through the Three Waves) - last photoIt doesn't affect the overall impression.Often, it is quite small things that make Royal Copenhagen choose to sell items as 2nd quality. It can be a small color defect, a black spot, a scratch, or a small mark, etc. - These manufacturing errors often do not affect the overall impression much. I couldn't find any imperfection in this figurine.
About the artist:
Knud Kyhn was a Danish painter and sculptor. He worked at Royal Copenhagen for several periods: 1904-1910, 1924-1932 and 1936-1968. In between he developed his skills by working at Bing & Grøndahl (1908-1915, 1933-1935) and Herman A Kähler (1920-1924). At Kähler he met the painter Julie Bloch, to whom he married in 1922. In 1936 the two of them started a small pottery, from where design in his own name were sold.His stoneware figurines, featuring very naturalistic animals with fine details, became one of the largest figurines successes of Royal Copenhagen.
NOTE: Please refer to photos for more detailed condition they are part of the description. Please remember this is a vintage or used item and will show some signs of use or wear. If you are in doubt as to the condition of the item please ask for clarification before you purchase.
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