Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Glazed Porcelain Sculpture of a Boy Sitting on a Rock by Danish Company Bing & Grøndahl

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Mid-20th century scandinavian modern glazed porcelain sculpture of a boy sitting on a rock by danish company Bing & Grøndahl … more Mid-20th century scandinavian modern glazed porcelain sculpture of a boy sitting on a rock by danish company Bing & Grøndahl

By: Bing & Grøndahl
Material: porcelain, paint, ceramic
Technique: pressed, molded, hand-painted, glazed, polished, painted
Dimensions: 4 in x 7 in x 8 in
Date: mid-20th century
Style: Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern
Place of origin: Denmark

This hand-painted, glazed porcelain sculpture depicts a young boy seated on a rock with one leg extended as he appears to be pulling up the pant leg of his boot. The figure is crafted in a clean, Modern Scandinavian style with simplified forms and lines. Made entirely of porcelain, the surface is finished with a glaze and meticulously hand-painted detailing. The work is stamped on the base with the mark of Bing & Grøndahl, the renowned 19th century danish porcelain manufacturer from Copenhagen.

The company was known for its mid-20th century pieces and signature dinnerware. This sculpture dates to the mid-20th century and exhibits the subtle, refined aesthetic prevalent in danish design of the era. With a restrained color palette and simplified details, the figural work embodies both the material tradition and formal sensibilities of porcelain production at that time. less