1. "Hello Again" / "Charming Girl" (Model No. 2387) • The story behind it: The figurine depicts a small, curious girl who has just come indoors and is slipping her arm out of her jacket or coat. It captures a quintessential, innocent moment of childhood—a hallmark of Bing & Grøndahl’s popular children figurines. • The designer: It was created by sculptor Claire Weiss (1903–1995), who designed many of the factory’s most beloved and lifelike figurines of children and animals during the mid-20th century. • Details: The figurine typically measures around 17.5 cm in height. It is noted for its fine balance and the subtle, light-blue trim on the girl's dress. 2. "Girl with Flower Wreath" (Model No. 2345) • The story behind it: This figurine has a more romantic and traditional feel. It depicts a young girl in a classic white and blue dress, sitting engrossed in the task of weaving a delicate wreath of small flowers. It radiates a sense of calm, quiet concentration, and the atmosphere of a Nordic summer. • The designer: The figurine was designed by Vita Birgitte Thymann (born 1928), who worked with B&G for a number of years and excelled at capturing a special grace and elegance in her depictions of women and girls. • Details: The figurine is approximately 15 cm tall. Note the exquisite, intricate details on the floral wreath itself, which require great precision to paint by hand. Common to both figurines • Underglaze technique: Both figurines are hand-painted using metallic oxides on the raw porcelain; they are then dipped in glaze and fired at extremely high temperatures (around 1,400 degrees). This fuses the colors beneath the glaze, giving the figurines their characteristic, soft, and timeless "watercolor look." • Historical value: Bing & Grøndahl merged with Royal Copenhagen in 1987. Figurines like these are no longer produced in Denmark, making them popular collector's items—both domestically and abroad (particularly in the USA and Asia).