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Royal Copenhagen Elephant

Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Elephant and Bear by Knud Kyhn, 1950s
Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Elephant and Bear by Knud Kyhn, 1950s

Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Elephant and Bear by Knud Kyhn, 1950s

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

This series of elephants / mammoths, bears, deers etc was designed by the Danish ceramist Knud Kyhn

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Elephant, Model 21517 by Knud Kyhn - Royal Copenhagen
Elephant, Model 21517 by Knud Kyhn - Royal Copenhagen

Elephant, Model 21517 by Knud Kyhn - Royal Copenhagen

By Knud Kyhn

Located in Lejre, DK

Stoneware figure depicting a standing elephant, model 21517, designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Theodor Madsen for Royal Copenhagen, Rare Porcelain Figurine, Colossal Elephant
Theodor Madsen for Royal Copenhagen, Rare Porcelain Figurine, Colossal Elephant

Theodor Madsen for Royal Copenhagen, Rare Porcelain Figurine, Colossal Elephant

Located in København, Copenhagen

Theodor Madsen for Royal Copenhagen. Rare porcelain figurine. Colossal elephant. Dated circa 1910

Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Unique ceramic bowl with elephant motif.
Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Unique ceramic bowl with elephant motif.

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Unique ceramic bowl with elephant motif.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen. Unique ceramic bowl with elephant motif. Glazed in royal blue

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn
Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

$453

H 7.29 in W 6.5 in D 2.76 in

Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Berlin, BE

Elephant figure in ceramic by Knud Kyhn Elephant figure of stoneware from Royal Copenhagen

Category

Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn
Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

$151

H 3.75 in W 2.76 in D 2.17 in

Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Berlin, BE

Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn Elephant figure of stoneware from Royal Copenhagen

Category

Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, Ceramic Elephant, Denmark, designed in 1957
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, Ceramic Elephant, Denmark, designed in 1957

Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, Ceramic Elephant, Denmark, designed in 1957

By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen

Located in New York, NY

Many of Kyhn’s finest works were created at Royal Copenhagen between 1923 and 1935 and indeed

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

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Large Stoneware Elephant with Dripping Glaze by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen
Large Stoneware Elephant with Dripping Glaze by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen

Large Stoneware Elephant with Dripping Glaze by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen

By Knud Kyhn

Located in New York, NY

Stoneware elephant with exceptional dripping sung glaze in shades of brown, 1928.

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Large Stoneware Elephant Fighting a Tiger by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen
Large Stoneware Elephant Fighting a Tiger by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen

Large Stoneware Elephant Fighting a Tiger by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen

By Knud Kyhn

Located in New York, NY

Stoneware statue of elephant and tiger with sung glaze, circa 1930s-1940s.

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Huge Royal Copenhagen Elephant Figure Designed, Theodor Madsen Denmark 1923-1934
Huge Royal Copenhagen Elephant Figure Designed, Theodor Madsen Denmark 1923-1934

Huge Royal Copenhagen Elephant Figure Designed, Theodor Madsen Denmark 1923-1934

By Theodor Madsen, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

by Royal Copenhagen. The figure is decorated with glossy glaze in grey, brown and creamy white

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Elephant Figurine by Knud Kyhn
Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Elephant Figurine by Knud Kyhn

Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Elephant Figurine by Knud Kyhn

By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Kastrup, DK

Sung glazed stoneware baby elephant by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. The sculpture is decorated

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Elephant with Tiger, Model Number 20165
Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Elephant with Tiger, Model Number 20165

Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Elephant with Tiger, Model Number 20165

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen stoneware model number 20165. Elephant with tiger. Designed by Knud Kyhn

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20th Century Danish Ceramics

Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, Large Elephant in Glazed Stoneware
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, Large Elephant in Glazed Stoneware

Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, Large Elephant in Glazed Stoneware

Located in København, Copenhagen

Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. Large elephant in glazed stoneware. Beautiful sung glaze in reddish

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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Axel Locher for Royal Copenhagen, Large and Rare Porcelain Figure, Elephant
Axel Locher for Royal Copenhagen, Large and Rare Porcelain Figure, Elephant

Axel Locher for Royal Copenhagen, Large and Rare Porcelain Figure, Elephant

Located in København, Copenhagen

Axel Locher for Royal Copenhagen. Large and rare porcelain figure. Elephant. Model number 1373

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen, Very Large, Rare and Impressive Elephant with Lifted Trunk
Royal Copenhagen, Very Large, Rare and Impressive Elephant with Lifted Trunk

Royal Copenhagen, Very Large, Rare and Impressive Elephant with Lifted Trunk

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen. Very large, rare and impressive elephant with lifted trunk. Dated 1894-1900

Category

Antique 1890s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn
Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

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H 3.15 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in

Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn

By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Berlin, BE

Elephant figure in ceramic by Knud Kyhn. Elephant figure of stoneware from Royal Copenhagen

Category

Vintage 1950s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Elephant Figurine, Royal Copenhagen by Knud Kyhn
Porcelain Elephant Figurine, Royal Copenhagen by Knud Kyhn

Porcelain Elephant Figurine, Royal Copenhagen by Knud Kyhn

By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Chorzów, PL

Porcelain figurine of the Danish Royal Copenhagen manufactory, perfect condition. The figurine was

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Elephant by Peter Herold for Royal Copenhagen, 1915
Porcelain Elephant by Peter Herold for Royal Copenhagen, 1915

Porcelain Elephant by Peter Herold for Royal Copenhagen, 1915

By Peter Herold, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Benalmadena, ES

collaboration with the prestigious Royal Copenhagen factory between 1908 and 1919. This elephant, model number

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Figure, Elephant
Rare Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Figure, Elephant

Rare Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Figure, Elephant

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H 3.94 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in

Rare Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Figure, Elephant

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rare Royal Copenhagen stoneware figure, elephant. Measures: 14 cm. x 10 cm. Perfect condition

Category

20th Century Danish Ceramics

Royal Copenhagen Figurine Young Elephant # 501
Royal Copenhagen Figurine Young Elephant # 501

Royal Copenhagen Figurine Young Elephant # 501

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen figurine young Elephant # 501. Measures 18 cm. x 20 cm. In perfect condition

Category

20th Century Danish Porcelain

Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen Sung Glaze Stoneware Trumpeting Elephant #21517
Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen Sung Glaze Stoneware Trumpeting Elephant #21517

Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen Sung Glaze Stoneware Trumpeting Elephant #21517

By Knud Kyhn

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Knud Kyhn designed this sung glazed stoneware elephant in the 1950's for Royal Copenhagen. Trunk

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Sung Glazed Ceramic Elephant by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, 1950s
Sung Glazed Ceramic Elephant by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, 1950s

Sung Glazed Ceramic Elephant by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, 1950s

By Knud Kyhn

Located in Esbjerg, DK

This series of elephants and mammoths was designed by the Danish ceramist Knud Kyhn (KK) all the

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Copenhagen Figurine of Elephant No. 1376
Royal Copenhagen Figurine of Elephant No. 1376

Royal Copenhagen Figurine of Elephant No. 1376

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H 5.71 in W 8.67 in L 5.71 in

Royal Copenhagen Figurine of Elephant No. 1376

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Royal Copenhagen figurine of elephant no. 1376. From circa 1923-1930. First quality. In nice

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Figurine of an Elephant Cub No. 22740
Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Figurine of an Elephant Cub No. 22740

Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Figurine of an Elephant Cub No. 22740

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Royal Copenhagen stoneware figurine of an elephant cub no. 22740. Measures: 7.5cm/ 3 inches

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Knud Kyhn Stoneware Figurine of an Elephant and Lion
Royal Copenhagen Knud Kyhn Stoneware Figurine of an Elephant and Lion

Royal Copenhagen Knud Kyhn Stoneware Figurine of an Elephant and Lion

By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Royal Copenhagen Knud Kyhn Stoneware Figurine of an elephant and lion #20165. In perfect condition

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Elephant and Lion by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen
Elephant and Lion by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen

Elephant and Lion by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen

Located in Hudson, NY

Elephant and lion by Danish artist Knud Kynh for the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain factory

Category

Danish Animal Sculptures

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Royal Copenhagen Elephant For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the royal copenhagen elephant you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A royal copenhagen elephant — often made from ceramic, porcelain and stoneware — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the royal copenhagen elephant you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right royal copenhagen elephant, those designed in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one royal copenhagen elephant that is appealing in its simplicity, but Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn and Theodor Madsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Royal Copenhagen Elephant?

Prices for a royal copenhagen elephant start at $154 and top out at $9,000 with the average selling for $1,200.