Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
Danish
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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Creator: Royal Copenhagen
Vintage Danish Terrier Figurine by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, 1955
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Terrier Figurine by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, 1955.
Stoneware figurine of a terrier dog designed by Danish ceramicist Knud Kyhn in the 1920s and made by Royal C...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Stoneware
Vintage Stoneware Pottery Monkey Figurine by Knud Khyn for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful stoneware pottery model of a Monkey designed by Knud Khyn for Royal Copenhagen.
Knud Khyn (1880-1969) was a Danish sculptor and painter. He was an important, long-term...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Stoneware
Lotte Benter "Amager girl" - Royal Copenhagen figurine
By Royal Copenhagen, Lotte Benter
Located in Skien, NO
Stunning Scandinavian / Danish design figurine with underglaze decoration. Designed by Lotte Benter for Royal Copenhagen. Artist signatur under "Lotte Benter".
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1960s Danish Vintage Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Porcelain
Danish Knud Kyhn Baby Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn bear sculpture for Royal Copenhagen
The lively bear sculpture of a playing baby bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) Knud Kyhn worke...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Stoneware
Danish Bear Cubs Figurines by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, 1950s, Set of 4
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish bear cubs figurines by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen 1950s Set of 4.
Ceramic figurines designed by Danish ceramist Knud Kyhn, Models no: 21432, 21433, 21434 and 21435.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Ceramic
Knud Khyn for Royal Copenhagen, Bears Fighting Figurine, Denmark, circa 1950
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
This naturalistic and dynamic scene of two bears fighting was designed by Knud Kyhn who worked for Royal Copenhagen for much of his career.
Numbered 20240, incised KK.
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1950s Danish Vintage Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Stoneware
Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Berlin, BE
Elephant Figure in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn
Elephant figure of stoneware from Royal Copenhagen.
Additional information:
Material: Ceramic
Artist: K...
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1950s Vintage Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Ceramic
Danish Knud Kyhn Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn bear figurine for Royal Copenhagen
The lively figurine of a playing baby bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969).
Knud Kyhn work...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Stoneware
Sculpture of boy and rooster in Sung-glazed stoneware
By Johannes Hedegaard, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sculpture of boy and rooster in Sung-glazed stoneware. Labelled and signed by Johannes Hedegaard and Royal Copenhagen Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Ceramic
Mid-Century Danish Ceramic Hippopotamus No. 20182 Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in PARIS, FR
Royal Copenhagen Hippopotamus by Knud Khyn. Signed KK under the base, stamped Denmark and numbered.
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1950s Danish Vintage Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Ceramic
Vintage Danish Porcelain Partridge Figurine by Royal Copenhagen, 1980s
By Royal Copenhagen, Peter Herold
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish porcelain Partridge figurine by Royal Copenhagen, 1980s
Very decorative porcelain figurine of a partridge. Designed by Peter H...
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1980s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Figurine Carl Martin-Hansen "A Woman from Greenland" #12224
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
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"A Woman From Greenland" Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine is the female figure from a set numbered 12224 (Woman) and 12225 (Man) in the Royal Copenhagen catalo...
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Porcelain, Paint
1950´s Danish Knud Kyhn Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn bear figurine for Royal Copenhagen
The lively and friendly looking mother bear who is part of a bear family with a father bear and 4 bear babys was created by Knud ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Stoneware
Royal Copenhagen Figurine Carl Martin-Hansen "A Man from Greenland" #12225
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY
"A Man From Greenland" Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figurine is the male figure from a set numbered 12224 (Woman) and 12225 (Man) in the Royal Copenhagen catalog nu...
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Porcelain, Jute
1950´s Danish Knud Kyhn Mother Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn bear figurine for Royal Copenhagen
The lively bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) in 1957. Knud Kyhn worked for for Royal Copenhagen from 1903-1910, 1924-1932...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Stoneware
Bisque Leo Statute By Pia Langelund For Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Doraville, GA
Beautiful bisque, matte white, statue of a man designed by Pia Langelund for Royal Copenhagen. The statue is one of the zodiac figures and this statue represents Leo. Designed probab...
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1990s Danish Classical Greek Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Porcelain
Porcelain Figurine Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain figurine of the Danish Royal Copenhagen manufactory, perfect condition. The mark used in the period 1974-1978.
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1970s Danish Vintage Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Porcelain
Danish Knud Kyhn Baby Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn baby bear figurine for Royal Copenhagen
The lively figurine of a playing baby bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) Knud Kyhn worked ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Royal copenhagen porcelain
porcelain with seal motif
Origin Denmark circa 1940
20th century perfect condition.
Royal Copenhagen, officially the Royal Porcelain Factory (Danish: Den K...
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1940s Danish Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Danish35 porcelain Art deco 1930 bear vase.
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Royal Copenhagen Art Deco porcelain circa 1930 bear vase.
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Porcelain
Faun Figurine from Royal Copenhagen, 1966
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Chorzów, PL
This charming Faun figurine, crafted in 1966 by the prestigious Royal Copenhagen, is a fine example of mid-century Danish porcelain artistry. Known for its high-quality craftsmanship...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Porcelain
Faun Figurine from Royal Copenhagen, 1969-1973
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Faun figurine from Royal Copenhagen, 1969-1973.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Two Danish Modern Bear Musician Figurines
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Pair of Danish Modern bear musician figurines by L. Horth for Royal Copenhagen. Priced as a set of two.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
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Ceramic
Glazed Stoneware Lying Bear Figurine, Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen #20271
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in Chorzów, PL
This expressive *Bears* statue, crafted in the 1950s by renowned Danish artist Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, is a striking example of mid-century Scandinavian stoneware. Made from ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Bisque Scorpio Statute By Pia Langelund For Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Doraville, GA
Beautiful bisque, matte white, statue of a man designed by Pia Langelund for Royal Copenhagen. The statue is one of the zodiac figures and this statue represents Scorpio. Designed pr...
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1990s Danish Classical Greek Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic Sculpture by Johannes Hedegaard for Royal Copenhagen, 1950s
By Royal Copenhagen, Johannes Hedegaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautifully modeled and graceful ceramic sculpture of a woman, the body having an unexpected and striking combination of unglazed brown stoneware and a rich turquoise glaze.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Knud Khyn for Royal Copenhagen, Ceramic Terrier, Denmark, circa 1950
By Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn
Located in New York, NY
This naturalistic and dynamic terrier was designed by Knud Kyhn who worked for Royal Copenhagen for much of his career.
Numbered 20129. Incised KK.
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1950s Danish Vintage Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Royal Copenhagen sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Royal Copenhagen sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Royal Copenhagen sculptures, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Royal Copenhagen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Knud Kyhn, Bing & Grøndahl, and Kay Bojesen. Prices for Royal Copenhagen sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $45 and can go as high as $7,208, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $383.
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Questions About Royal Copenhagen Sculptures
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell Royal Copenhagen seconds, locate the maker's mark. You'll usually find it on the bottom of pieces. If you see a fine vertical line cut into the three lines of the maker's arched logo, your piece is likely a second, meaning that it didn't meet Royal Copenhagen's quality standards at the time of production. Because the line can be very faint, it may be helpful to use a magnifying glass when examining your piece. Shop a large collection of Royal Copenhagen porcelain wares on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Royal Copenhagen is still in business but the company has undergone many buy-outs and acquisitions over the years. Originally founded in Copenhagen in 1775, the company imitated the exquisite china from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Royal patronage and top-quality craftsmanship quickly earned the brand a reputation, making its products quite collectible. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Royal Copenhagen plates and other pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a Royal Copenhagen pattern, first examine the backstamp on your piece. The official Royal Copenhagen website has a reference guide that you can use to determine the year of your piece's production based on this stamp. From there, you can search the pattern resource on the official website for that year and find out the name of your Royal Copenhagen pattern. Find a collection of Royal Copenhagen china on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Royal Copenhagen still produces some figurines. However, most of the manufacturer's most well-known lines are no longer in production. As of January 2022, only the annual figurines are still currently in production. Today, Royal Copenhagen is a brand owned by Fiskars Group rather than an independent company. You'll find a collection of Royal Copenhagen figurines on 1stDibs.
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