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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 (KK) all the way back in 1929-36. Hugely inspired by the sung glazes applied in Ax...

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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 Copenhagen.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

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

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.

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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

By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Berlin, BE

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

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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, contributed significantly to the manufactory’s success at the 1925 Paris Exposition. In...

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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.

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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.

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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 Royal Copenhagen, Theodor Madsen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Huge Danish porcelain figure of an elephant model 447 designed by Theodor Madsen and manufactured by Royal Copenhagen.

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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 Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn

Located in Kastrup, DK

Sung glazed stoneware baby elephant by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. The sculpture is decorated with a light earthy Sung glaze with a touch of green.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

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.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

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.

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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 designed by the Danish designer Knud Kyhn. No. 20186.

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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

This elephant is an exemplary representation of his style and the Danish craftsmanship tradition that has made Royal Copenhagen famous.

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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.

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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.

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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 raised, this piece is a more unusual find and very collectible Signed and numbered 2...

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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 way back in 1929. Hugely inspired by the sung glazes applied in Axel Salto's and Bode...

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

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Royal Copenhagen figurine of elephant no. 1376. From circa 1923-1930.

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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.

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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 Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn

Located in Copenhagen, DK

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

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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, 1930's, unglazed earthenware

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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.