Bing & Grondahl - Figurine - Optimist & Pessimist (2) - Porcelain
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Two hand-painted porcelain bird figurines, Optimist & Pessimist, designed by Dahl Jensen for Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark, circa 1970–1980, each about 13 cm long, in blue, brown, white and beige, signed on the base and in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
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Bing & Grøndahl – “Optimist and Pessimist” – a pair of porcelain birds – Dahl Jensen design – Denmark
I offer an exceptional set of two porcelain bird figurines, “Optimist and Pessimist,” made by the renowned Danish manufacturer Bing & Grøndahl according to the design by the eminent designer Dahl Jensen. This is one of the most recognizable and valued models from this manufacturer, sought after by Scandinavian porcelain collectors worldwide.
The figurines are crafted from the highest quality porcelain and hand-decorated with subtle color transitions in shades of white, beige, and deep cobalt. The finely rendered details and the characteristic expressions of the two birds give the composition a unique charm and timeless elegance.
Condition for collectors – the set is in excellent condition, with no cracks, chips, flakes, or repairs. Original Bing & Grøndahl signatures are located on the bottoms of both figurines.
Details:
* Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
* Design: Dahl Jensen
* Model: Optimist & Pessimist
* Country of origin: Denmark
* Material: hand-painted porcelain
* Length: about 13 cm for each figurine
* Marked on the bottom
A beautiful and increasingly hard-to-find set that will adorn any porcelain collection and elegant interior. An ideal choice for collectors of Scandinavian design and high-quality artistic porcelain.
Bing & Grøndahl – “Optimist and Pessimist” – a pair of porcelain birds – Dahl Jensen design – Denmark
I offer an exceptional set of two porcelain bird figurines, “Optimist and Pessimist,” made by the renowned Danish manufacturer Bing & Grøndahl according to the design by the eminent designer Dahl Jensen. This is one of the most recognizable and valued models from this manufacturer, sought after by Scandinavian porcelain collectors worldwide.
The figurines are crafted from the highest quality porcelain and hand-decorated with subtle color transitions in shades of white, beige, and deep cobalt. The finely rendered details and the characteristic expressions of the two birds give the composition a unique charm and timeless elegance.
Condition for collectors – the set is in excellent condition, with no cracks, chips, flakes, or repairs. Original Bing & Grøndahl signatures are located on the bottoms of both figurines.
Details:
* Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
* Design: Dahl Jensen
* Model: Optimist & Pessimist
* Country of origin: Denmark
* Material: hand-painted porcelain
* Length: about 13 cm for each figurine
* Marked on the bottom
A beautiful and increasingly hard-to-find set that will adorn any porcelain collection and elegant interior. An ideal choice for collectors of Scandinavian design and high-quality artistic porcelain.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Bing & Grondahl
Number of objects
2
Style
Contemporary
Title
Optimist & Pessimist
Country of origin
Denmark
Designer/artist/maker
Dahl Jensen
Material
Porcelain
Colour
Beige, Blue, Brown, White
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
8 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
0 cm
Depiction/theme
Animals
Estimated period
1970-1980
