Bing & Grondahl - Figurine - Optimist & Pessimist (2) - Porcelain
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Two Bing & Grondahl porcelain figures, Optimist and Pessimist, model nos. 1633 and 1635, designed by Jens Peter Dahl-Jensen, Danish production from 1948–1952, in excellent condition and weighing 195 g with approximate dimensions H 9 cm x W 13 cm x D 6 cm.
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Bing & Grondahl's bird figurines titled "Optimist" and "Pessimist" are identified with model numbers 1633 and 1635 and are designs by the designer Jens Peter Dahl-Jensen (1874-1960).
"Bing & Grondahl" figurines are made exclusively by hand, with respect for old traditions. During the production process a figurine passes through the skilled hands of numerous artisans. With these hands it is cast in molds and assembled from various parts of the figurine. The sculpting is done with a steady hand and after the first firing the figures are hand-decorated and glazed; each of them is therefore a unique work that bears the artist's initials. After a new firing and thorough quality control the figurines are ready to be admired around the world.
As a guarantee of authenticity they bear the Bing & Grøndahl mark with three towers, inspired by the coat of arms of the city of Copenhagen and worldwide known as a symbol of Danish porcelain, and the initials of the artist. Bing & Grøndahl was a Danish porcelain manufacturer founded in 1853 by sculptor Frederik Vilhelm Grøndahl and the brothers Meyer Hermann Bing and Jacob Herman Bing. In 1987 the company merged with its main competitor, the Royal Porcelain Factory, under the name Royal Copenhagen.
Dimensions: approx. H 9 cm x L 12 cm and H 5.5 cm x L 13 cm
Total weight: 195 g
Both vintage objects are in excellent preserved condition with no defects and are securely packaged, shipped via registered mail and insured with track and trace.
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 TranslateBing & Grondahl's bird figurines titled "Optimist" and "Pessimist" are identified with model numbers 1633 and 1635 and are designs by the designer Jens Peter Dahl-Jensen (1874-1960).
"Bing & Grondahl" figurines are made exclusively by hand, with respect for old traditions. During the production process a figurine passes through the skilled hands of numerous artisans. With these hands it is cast in molds and assembled from various parts of the figurine. The sculpting is done with a steady hand and after the first firing the figures are hand-decorated and glazed; each of them is therefore a unique work that bears the artist's initials. After a new firing and thorough quality control the figurines are ready to be admired around the world.
As a guarantee of authenticity they bear the Bing & Grøndahl mark with three towers, inspired by the coat of arms of the city of Copenhagen and worldwide known as a symbol of Danish porcelain, and the initials of the artist. Bing & Grøndahl was a Danish porcelain manufacturer founded in 1853 by sculptor Frederik Vilhelm Grøndahl and the brothers Meyer Hermann Bing and Jacob Herman Bing. In 1987 the company merged with its main competitor, the Royal Porcelain Factory, under the name Royal Copenhagen.
Dimensions: approx. H 9 cm x L 12 cm and H 5.5 cm x L 13 cm
Total weight: 195 g
Both vintage objects are in excellent preserved condition with no defects and are securely packaged, shipped via registered mail and insured with track and trace.
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
Bing & Grondahl
Weight
195 g
Style subtype
Danish design
Number of objects
2
Style
Scandinavian design
Title
Optimist & Pessimist
Country of origin
Denmark
Designer/artist/maker
Jens Peter Dahl-Jensen
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
9 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1948-1952
