Knud Kyhn Royal Copenhagen Art Pottery, Porcelain Cleaning Sitting Rabbit, 1970s
About the Item
- Creator:Knud Kyhn (Artist),Royal Copenhagen (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 3 in (7.6 cm)Width: 2.29 in (5.8 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:ca. 1960-1970
- Condition:Very good condition. One tincy tiny spot on the rear top, hardly visible (image from the top).
- Seller Location:Andernach, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8556242329582
Royal Copenhagen
Producers of the finest in Danish porcelain, Royal Copenhagen is a company steeped in tradition. Its celebrated blue-and-white china patterns as well as its famed hallmark depicting the royal crown and three waves — symbolizing the monarch who founded the company and the three major waterways of Denmark — are emblems of master craftsmanship.
Royal Copenhagen was founded in 1775 by Queen Juliane Marie. Years earlier, after the death of her husband, King Frederick V, Juliane’s stepson ascended the throne. Shortly into his reign, he went insane, and the Queen became the head of Denmark and its small empire. She sought to improve Denmark’s economy and founded factories around the country to promote domestic growth and international trade. Royal Copenhagen was one of the first of these. Royal Copenhagen first made dinnerware and vases with blue-and-white motifs inspired by Chinese porcelain, then the rage in aristocratic Europe. Many of these designs are still made today.
Apart from its classic patterns, Royal Copenhagen has adapted to the changing styles of time and appeals to many different tastes. Their prolific body of work includes Rococo-style porcelain statues that incorporate stylistic floral patterns in an Art Nouveau style, as well as modern vases by such noted 20th century Danish ceramists as Axel Salto. Whether used for special occasions or displayed as part of a design collection, Royal Copenhagen pieces represent a legacy of the highest quality.
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Knud Kyhn
Knud Kyhn was a painter, illustrator and ceramic sculptor. Knud Carl Edvard Kyhn was born on 17th March 1880. He studied at the Artistic Study School and in the atelier of Karl Schröder in Lillerød. In 1903, he joined Royal Copenhagen, Kähler and later at Bing Gröndahl. He became a prominent designer of animal figurines with earthy Sung glazes. Kyhn died on 23rd November 1969.
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