CERAMICS - Page 8

Austria, Late XIX Century

Large ceramic sculpture in art nouveau style depicting a gallant couple walking. Very realistic and accurate plasticity of the clothes and well-characterized faces. At the base impressed mark, initials of Brothers Urbach, brothers who worked in Teplitz Bohemia.

France, Late XIX Century

Majolica flowerpot with large expanded cup, supported by a square base enriched by four scrolled feet. Polychrome decoration, with raised parts, in shades of blue and orange.

Spain, Mid XIX Century

Majolica plate decorated in monochrome blue. With a 6-pointed star in the middle.

China, Ming Era (1368-1644)

Two richly modeled stoneware warrior figures painted with Sancai enamels.

Italy, Late XIX Century

Pair of glazed terracotta amphorae with decorations on a blue background with plant motifs, masks and winged dragons. The amphorae feature paintings with figures and cherubs in the reserves, a spout with a large mask and a handle with leafy scrolls and a cherub.

Cobalt Blue Porcelain

The 1976 Olympics plate was produced to celebrate the XXI Olympic Games in Montreal in 1976. The motif reproduced is in relief and the plate is hand-decorated in the classic underglaze cobalt blue shades. White porcelain plate with decorations in various shades of blue. Each plate was produced in limited quantities only and exclusively in the year shown on the plate itself and production ended at the end of the year with the destruction of the original mold which made it impossible to reproduce. As a guarantee of authenticity, the plate bears the Royal Copenhagen mark with the three overlapping wavy lines, which represent the three Danish straits: Øresund, the Great Belt and the Little Belt, the date, the title, the 1976 Olympics logo. The plate measures 20 cm in diameter and on the back it has the two holes made by Royal Copenhagen itself during production to allow it to be hung.

Southern Italy Late 18th Century

Polychrome majolica plate decorated with a geometric motif both on the rim and on the bowl.

Cobalt Blue Porcelain

The motif reproduced is in relief and the plate is hand-decorated in the classic underglaze cobalt blue shades. White porcelain plate with decorations in various shades of blue. Each plate was produced in limited quantities only and exclusively in the year shown on the plate itself and production ended at the end of the year with the destruction of the original mold which made it impossible to reproduce. As a guarantee of authenticity, the plate bears the Royal Copenhagen mark with the three overlapping wavy lines, which represent the three Danish straits: Øresund, the Great Belt and the Little Belt. The plate measures 20 cm in diameter and on the back it has the two holes made by Royal Copenhagen itself during production to allow it to be hung.

Italy, Late XIX Century

Polychrome majolica bowl with bouquet of flowers decoration. Crinkled edge.

Southern Italy, Late XIX Century

Commonly used majolica basin decorated with simple geometric ornaments.

France, Early XIX Century

Plate with perforated and shaped edge in polychrome majolica. Decoration with floral motif in shades of ochre and blue.

Germany, Early XX Century

Terracotta sculpture depicting the bust of a boy. The author's signature is engraved on the back.

Around the World Collection Plate 1999: London

Third plate in the Around the World series, depicting "London", the parliament building and the Big Ben bell tower. Drawing by the artist Swen Vestergaard. Bing & Grøndahl introduced the Around the World collectible series in 1997. The series includes a total of six plates with motifs taken from some of the most beautiful and well-known places in the world. White porcelain plate with decorations in various shades of blue. Each plate was produced in limited quantities only and exclusively in the year shown on the plate itself and production ended at the end of the year with the destruction of the original shape which made it impossible to reproduce. As a guarantee of authenticity, the plate bears the Bing & Grøndahl trademark with the three towers, inspired by the coat of arms of the city of Copenhagen, and the initials of the painter who created the unique illustration of the plate. The plate measures 18 cm in diameter and on the back has the two holes made by Bing & Grøndahl itself during production to allow it to be hung.

Plate Collection Around the World 1998: Paris

Second plate from the Around the World series, depicting "Paris", Montmartre with a painter portraying the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Drawing by the artist Swen Vestergaard. Bing & Grøndahl introduced the Around the World collectible series in 1997. The series includes a total of six plates with motifs taken from some of the most beautiful and well-known places in the world. White porcelain plate with decorations in various shades of blue. Each plate was produced in limited quantities only and exclusively in the year shown on the plate itself and production ended at the end of the year with the destruction of the original shape which made it impossible to reproduce. As a guarantee of authenticity, the plate bears the Bing & Grøndahl trademark with the three towers, inspired by the coat of arms of the city of Copenhagen, and the initials of the painter who created the unique illustration of the plate. The plate measures 18 cm in diameter and on the back has the two holes made by Bing & Grøndahl itself during production to allow it to be hung.

Around the World Collection Plate 1997: Venice

First plate of the Around the World series, depicting "Venice", a couple of lovers in a gondola against the backdrop of the domes of Venice and the bell tower of St. Mark's. Design by the artist Swen Vestergaard. Bing & Grøndahl introduced the Around the World collector's series in 1997. The series includes a total of six plates with motifs taken from some of the most beautiful and famous places in the world. White porcelain plate with decorations in various shades of blue. Each plate was produced in limited quantities only and exclusively in the year shown on the plate itself and production ended at the end of the year with the destruction of the original shape which made it impossible to reproduce. As a guarantee of authenticity, the plate bears the Bing & Grøndahl mark with the three towers, inspired by the coat of arms of the city of Copenhagen, and the initials of the painter who created the unique illustration of the plate. The plate measures 18 cm. in diameter and on the back it has two holes made by Bing & Grøndahl during production so that it can be hung.

Italy, Early XX Century

Commonly used ceramic serving plate with stylized flower and leaf decoration. Manufacturer's mark under the base.

France, Early XIX Century

Polychrome majolica box with lid decorated with vegetal racemes in shades of green and pink. Feral-shaped feet.

The Three Wise Men

Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plate 2006 complete with box, booklet and certificate; it is the ninth in the series and is entitled "The Three Wise Men" drawing by Ingrid Jensen. Plate number 1916 A. The box includes the second plate with the same illustration. Since 1998, Royal Copenhagen has started producing the Christmas plate dedicated to children with illustrations that represent the joy that Christmas inspires in children. White porcelain plate with decorations in various shades of blue. Each plate was produced in limited quantities only and exclusively in the year of the first printing, which takes place from March 1st, and production ended at the end of the year with the destruction of the original mold which made it impossible to reproduce. As a guarantee of authenticity, the plate bears the Royal Copenhagen mark with the three overlapping wavy lines, which represent the three Danish straits: Øresund, the Great Belt and the Little Belt, and the initials of the painter who created the unique illustration of the plate. The plate measures 17 cm. in diameter and on the back it has two holes made by Royal Copenhagen itself during production so that it can be hung.

Around the World Collection Plate 2001: Fuji-san

Fifth plate in the Around the World series, depicting "Fuji-san", the holy mountain Fuji-san, also called Mount Fuji, in Japan. Drawing by artist Swen Vestergaard. Bing & Grøndahl introduced the Around the World collectible series in 1997. The series comprises a total of six plates with motifs taken from some of the most beautiful and well-known places in the world. White porcelain plate with decorations in various shades of blue. Each plate was produced in limited quantities only and exclusively in the year shown on the plate itself and production ended at the end of the year with the destruction of the original shape which made it impossible to reproduce. As a guarantee of authenticity, the plate bears the Bing & Grøndahl trademark with the three towers, inspired by the coat of arms of the city of Copenhagen, and the initials of the painter who created the unique illustration of the plate. The plate measures 18 cm in diameter and on the back has the two holes made by Bing & Grøndahl itself during production to allow it to be hung.

Around the World Collection Plate 2002

Sixth and final plate in the Around the World series, depicting the "Main Entrance Tivoli Park", the old Tivoli amusement and leisure park, founded by Georg Carstensen in 1843, located in the centre of Copenhagen. Drawing by the artist Swen Vestergaard. Bing & Grøndahl introduced the Around the World collector's series in 1997. The series includes a total of six plates with motifs taken from some of the most beautiful and well-known places in the world. White porcelain plate with decorations in various shades of blue. Each plate was produced in limited quantities only and exclusively in the year shown on the plate itself and production ended at the end of the year with the destruction of the original shape which made it impossible to reproduce. As a guarantee of authenticity, the plate bears the Bing & Grøndahl mark with the three towers, inspired by the coat of arms of the city of Copenhagen, and the initials of the painter who created the unique illustration of the plate. The plate measures 18 cm. in diameter and on the back it has two holes made by Bing & Grøndahl during production so that it can be hung.

Around the World Collection Plate 2000

This plate from the Around the World series depicts the "Opera", the famous building in the gulf of Sydney, Australia. Design by the artist Swen Vestergaard. Bing & Grøndahl introduced the Around the World collector's series in 1997. The series comprises a total of six plates with motifs taken from some of the most beautiful and well-known places in the world. The motifs on these plates come from the animal world every year with the aim of underlining the attachment that binds a mother to her cubs. White porcelain plate with decorations in various shades of blue. Each plate was produced in limited quantities only and exclusively in the year shown on the plate itself and production ended at the end of the year with the destruction of the original shape which made it impossible to reproduce. As a guarantee of authenticity, the plate bears the Bing & Grøndahl trademark with the three towers, inspired by the coat of arms of the city of Copenhagen, and the initials of the painter who created the unique illustration on the plate. The plate measures 18 cm. in diameter and on the back it has two holes made by Bing & Grøndahl during production so that it can be hung.

Italy, 1990s

Single-flower vase in silver metal and glass, Moritz model. Manufacturer's mark engraved.

Cobalt Blue Porcelain

The plate has a beautiful design with iconic symbols of the games. White porcelain plate with decorations in various shades of blue. Each plate was produced in limited quantities only and exclusively in the year shown on the plate itself and production ended at the end of the year with the destruction of the original mold which made it impossible to reproduce. To guarantee authenticity, the plate bears the Royal Copenhagen mark with the three overlapping wavy lines, which represent the three sea straits of Denmark: Øresund, the Great Belt and the Little Belt. The plate measures 20 cm. in diameter and on the back it has the two holes made by Royal Copenhagen itself during production to be able to hang it.

Winter Boys in Greenland

Royal Copenhagen Christmas plate 2005 complete with box, booklet and certificate missing; it is the eighth of the series and is entitled "Winter Boys in Greenland" drawing by Ingrid Jensen. Plate number 4215 A. The box includes the second plate with the same illustration. Since 1998 Royal Copenhagen has started producing the Christmas plate dedicated to children with illustrations that represent the joy that Christmas inspires in children. White porcelain plate with decorations in various shades of blue. Each plate was produced in limited quantities only and exclusively in the year of the first printing, which takes place from March 1st, and production ended at the end of the year with the destruction of the original mold which made it impossible to reproduce. As a guarantee of authenticity the plate bears the Royal Copenhagen mark with the three overlapping wavy lines, which represent the three sea straits of Denmark: Øresund, the Great Belt and the Little Belt, and the initials of the painter who created the unique illustration of the plate. The plate measures 17 cm. in diameter and on the back it has two holes made by Royal Copenhagen itself during production so that it can be hung.