Michael Andersen en Son - Marianne Starck - Figure - Stoneware
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Danish mid‑century stoneware sculpture designed by Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Søn, model 5719 Negro Series, Bornholm, Denmark, circa 1958–1965, H 14.5 cm x W 18 cm x D 8.5 cm, weight 514 g, in excellent condition.
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Michael Andersen & Søn – Marianne Starck – Iconic “Negro Series” rooster – model 5719 – ca. 1960
An exceptional and rare mid-century modern ceramic sculpture from Denmark, designed by Marianne Starck for the famous ceramic factory Michael Andersen & Søn on the island of Bornholm. This impressive rooster figure belongs to the iconic Negro series, one of the most progressive and collectible design lines in postwar Scandinavian ceramics.
The Negro series was developed in the late 1950s for the international art and design market and is characterized by a deep black matte stoneware base with a contrasting hand-applied white slip decoration. The graphic patterns, bold lines and sculptural volumes clearly show influences from the Cobra movement, Picasso’s ceramics and modernist abstract art.
This rooster model, no. 5719, is one of the most recognizable and beloved forms in this series. The expressive head, the monumental fan-tail, and the almost architectural body shape give the object an exceptionally strong visual presence.
The underside bears the well-known three-herring shield mark of Michael Andersen & Søn (Bornholm), the factory mark of this historic Danish earthenware producer.
Furthermore, the item is marked with the original model number 5719, under which this specific rooster form is precisely listed. This concerns the large display version, significantly rarer and more sought after than the smaller variants.
Marianne Starck (1938–2007) is regarded as one of the leading designers for Michael Andersen & Søn. Her work from the Negro series ranks among the most collected and museum-valued ceramics in Scandinavia.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Michael Andersen & Son
• Designer: Marianne Starck
• Series: Negro Series
Origin: Bornholm, Denmark
• Dating: ca. 1958–1965
• Model: 5719
This sculpture belongs to the same collectible category as the animal figures by Lisa Larson, Stig Lindberg, and Mari Simmulson, but it is considerably rarer in this edition and size. A truly museum-worthy Danish modernist design object.
Dimensions: H 14.5 cm x W 18 cm x D 8.5 cm
Weight: 514 grams
This item is in excellent, well-preserved condition with minimal patina from age and use.
It will be securely packaged with smart shipping, sent by registered mail and insured, with a tracking code.
Seller's Story
I have a passion for vintage design, and my objects mainly come from Scandinavia. I seek out unique gems that are then offered to new owners through this platform. I ensure that the objects are very well packaged so they can arrive safely. I hope that, through my circular mission of sustainability, these beautiful objects can be given a second life, serving as a good example for many others.
Translated by Google TranslateMichael Andersen & Søn – Marianne Starck – Iconic “Negro Series” rooster – model 5719 – ca. 1960
An exceptional and rare mid-century modern ceramic sculpture from Denmark, designed by Marianne Starck for the famous ceramic factory Michael Andersen & Søn on the island of Bornholm. This impressive rooster figure belongs to the iconic Negro series, one of the most progressive and collectible design lines in postwar Scandinavian ceramics.
The Negro series was developed in the late 1950s for the international art and design market and is characterized by a deep black matte stoneware base with a contrasting hand-applied white slip decoration. The graphic patterns, bold lines and sculptural volumes clearly show influences from the Cobra movement, Picasso’s ceramics and modernist abstract art.
This rooster model, no. 5719, is one of the most recognizable and beloved forms in this series. The expressive head, the monumental fan-tail, and the almost architectural body shape give the object an exceptionally strong visual presence.
The underside bears the well-known three-herring shield mark of Michael Andersen & Søn (Bornholm), the factory mark of this historic Danish earthenware producer.
Furthermore, the item is marked with the original model number 5719, under which this specific rooster form is precisely listed. This concerns the large display version, significantly rarer and more sought after than the smaller variants.
Marianne Starck (1938–2007) is regarded as one of the leading designers for Michael Andersen & Søn. Her work from the Negro series ranks among the most collected and museum-valued ceramics in Scandinavia.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Michael Andersen & Son
• Designer: Marianne Starck
• Series: Negro Series
Origin: Bornholm, Denmark
• Dating: ca. 1958–1965
• Model: 5719
This sculpture belongs to the same collectible category as the animal figures by Lisa Larson, Stig Lindberg, and Mari Simmulson, but it is considerably rarer in this edition and size. A truly museum-worthy Danish modernist design object.
Dimensions: H 14.5 cm x W 18 cm x D 8.5 cm
Weight: 514 grams
This item is in excellent, well-preserved condition with minimal patina from age and use.
It will be securely packaged with smart shipping, sent by registered mail and insured, with a tracking code.
Seller's Story
I have a passion for vintage design, and my objects mainly come from Scandinavia. I seek out unique gems that are then offered to new owners through this platform. I ensure that the objects are very well packaged so they can arrive safely. I hope that, through my circular mission of sustainability, these beautiful objects can be given a second life, serving as a good example for many others.
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Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/ Brand
Michael Andersen en Son
Weight
514 g
Style subtype
Danish design
Style
Scandinavian design
Country of Origin
Denmark
Designer/Artist/Maker
Marianne Starck
Material
Stoneware
Depiction/Theme
Rooster
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
14.5 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
8.5 cm
Estimated Period
1958-1968
