Bing & Grondahl - Figurine - "Sleeping Monkeys" - 1581 - Porcelain
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Bing & Grøndahl porcelain group 'Sleeping Monkeys' model 1581, designed by Ingeborg Plockross-Irminger for Denmark, dating 1958–1962, showing three monkeys curled together in cream, brown and taupe with dimensions 11 cm high, 10 cm wide and 9.5 cm deep and weighing 1,486 g in excellent condition.
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A lovely little group of three monkeys curled up together, apparently quite content to use one another as pillows. Their overlapping bodies, loosely draped arms and closed eyes create a compact, wonderfully peaceful composition.
Soft shades of brown, taupe and cream settle naturally into the modelling, with slightly darker colour around the faces and limbs. It is a gentle, affectionate piece with plenty of personality, and the intertwined arrangement looks particularly appealing from above.
Ingeborg Plockross-Irminger was a Danish sculptor known for her expressive figures of animals and children. Her designs for Bing & Grøndahl combine simple, rounded modelling with an understated warmth that makes even small pieces feel full of character.
Bing & Grøndahl was founded in Copenhagen in 1853 and became particularly admired for its animal figures and softly shaded underglaze decoration. The factory’s three-tower mark was inspired by the coat of arms of Copenhagen.
Maker: Bing & Grøndahl
Designer: Ingeborg Plockross-Irminger
Origin: Denmark
Date: 1958–1962
Model: 1581
278 g
11 cm tall
10 cm wide
9.5 cm deep
Very good vintage condition. No chips, cracks or restoration observed. The glazed surface remains clean and well preserved, with only light signs of age.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.
Fully tracked and insured delivery.
Shipping cost includes professional packaging and careful handling.
Packed securely using recycled materials where possible.
A lovely little group of three monkeys curled up together, apparently quite content to use one another as pillows. Their overlapping bodies, loosely draped arms and closed eyes create a compact, wonderfully peaceful composition.
Soft shades of brown, taupe and cream settle naturally into the modelling, with slightly darker colour around the faces and limbs. It is a gentle, affectionate piece with plenty of personality, and the intertwined arrangement looks particularly appealing from above.
Ingeborg Plockross-Irminger was a Danish sculptor known for her expressive figures of animals and children. Her designs for Bing & Grøndahl combine simple, rounded modelling with an understated warmth that makes even small pieces feel full of character.
Bing & Grøndahl was founded in Copenhagen in 1853 and became particularly admired for its animal figures and softly shaded underglaze decoration. The factory’s three-tower mark was inspired by the coat of arms of Copenhagen.
Maker: Bing & Grøndahl
Designer: Ingeborg Plockross-Irminger
Origin: Denmark
Date: 1958–1962
Model: 1581
278 g
11 cm tall
10 cm wide
9.5 cm deep
Very good vintage condition. No chips, cracks or restoration observed. The glazed surface remains clean and well preserved, with only light signs of age.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.
Fully tracked and insured delivery.
Shipping cost includes professional packaging and careful handling.
Packed securely using recycled materials where possible.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Ceramics type
Porcelain
Style subtype
Danish design
Weight
1486 g
Manufacturer/brand
Bing & Grondahl
Number of objects
1
Style
Scandinavian design
Title
"Sleeping Monkeys" - 1581
Country of origin
Denmark
Designer/artist/maker
Ingeborg Plockross-Irminger
Material
Ceramic
Colour
Brown, White
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
11 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
Depiction/theme
Animals
Estimated period
1950-1960
