Mid-20th Century Danish Glazed Porcelain Sculpture of Faun (Satyr) Sitting Over a Column and a Rabbit by Danish Firm Royal Copenhagen

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Mid-20th century danish glazed porcelain sculpture of Faun (satyr) sitting over a column and a rabbit by danish firm Royal … more Mid-20th century danish glazed porcelain sculpture of Faun (satyr) sitting over a column and a rabbit by danish firm Royal Copenhagen

By: Royal Copenhagen
Material: porcelain, paint, ceramic
Technique: glazed, hand-painted, pressed, molded, painted
Dimensions: 3.5 in x 3.5 in x 8.5 in
Date: mid-20th century, circa 1960
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Place of origin: Denmark

This glazed porcelain sculpture depicts a faun, a mythological creature with the body of a man and the horns and ears of a goat, seated atop a fluted column. His right arm rests on his knee while holding a flute. Below, a crouching rabbit rests on the column's ornamental base. The author's marks can be found on the underside of the sculpture, along with the mark certifying its danish origin.

The Royal Porcelain Factory in Copenhagen, Denmark, established in 1775 and known for its three wavy line factory mark, produced this hand-painted and molded sculpture circa 1960. The buoyant, carefree faun exemplifies mid-century modern style. Royal Copenhagen embraced playful animal motifs during this period. With superb Danish craftsmanship, this porcelain sculpture balances artistry and whimsy. less