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Ten Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figures
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

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Ten Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figures

1920 - 1940
Description

A Collection of ten Royal Copenhagen PORCELAIN FIGURES from the famous series designed in the 1930’s by Carl Martin-Hansen (1877-1941). Each is a beautifully modelled girl or boy from the islands or territories of Denmark, in their national dress, including Greenland; Faroe Islands; Amager; Funen and others. Excellent condition and available as a collection or individually (at £375).

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated these Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figures to the 1930s.

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SA1169612
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5441/k
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A Collection of ten Royal Copenhagen PORCELAIN FIGURES from the famous series designed in the 1930’s by Carl Martin-Hansen (1877-1941).
Each is a beautifully modelled girl or boy from the islands or territories of Denmark, in their national dress, including Greenland; Faroe Islands; Amager; Funen and others.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Excellent condition and available as a collection or individually (at £375).

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated these Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figures to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1169612
Dealers Internal Ref
5441/k
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2012

Fine antiques at sensible prices

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A set of ten hand-painted Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurines depicting seated children wearing traditional Danish regional costumes and floral garlands.
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Archive I A set of ten hand-painted Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurines depicting seated children wearing traditional Danish regional costumes and floral garlands.

TEN ROYAL COPENHAGEN PORCELAIN FIGURES

Archive II A set of ten hand-painted Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurines depicting seated children wearing traditional Danish regional costumes and floral garlands. View II
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Quiet Street Antiques
3 Quiet Street
Bath
BA1 2JS
United Kingdom
Verified Since Apr 2012
Items For Sale 146
Items Sold 2,508
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
Verified Since Apr 2012
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Location: Quiet Street Antiques, 3 Quiet Street, Bath, BA1 2JS , United Kingdom
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A set of ten hand-painted Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurines depicting seated children wearing traditional Danish regional costumes and floral garlands.
TEN ROYAL COPENHAGEN PORCELAIN FIGURES
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A set of ten hand-painted Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurines depicting seated children wearing traditional Danish regional costumes and floral garlands.
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Designed primarily in the early 20th century by sculptors such as Carl Martin-Hansen, national costume figures were created to celebrate traditional regional dress across Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. Produced in fine hard-paste porcelain with polychrome decoration, these figures captured local heritage during a period of national romanticism in Scandinavian decorative arts.

Danish figures of this era were modelled from kaolin-based porcelain clay, cast, and high-fired to achieve a vitreous body. Decorative details were rendered using underglaze or overglaze enamel painting, often requiring multiple precise kiln firings to set the distinct colour palette and delicate floral embellishments.

Authentic pieces carry the factory mark on the underside, consisting of three hand-painted blue wavy lines representing Denmarks three water straits. Authentic figures typically feature a stamped factory mark, model numbers, painters initials, and sometimes a crowned stamp depending on the precise decade of production.

Figurines can be displayed en masse inside glass cabinet displays, arranged along a sideboard top, or placed individually within bookshelves. Grouping figures together creates a focused aesthetic point, highlighting varied costumes and colour palettes against neutral backdrops.

Dust figures regularly using a soft brush, such as a clean artist paintbrush, to reach small crevices and delicate floral details without catching delicate edges. For surface grime, wipe gently with a lint-free cloth dampened with warm water and mild soap, avoiding complete immersion or abrasive chemical cleaners.
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