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Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Sleeping Tabby Cat
$275
£208.53
€241.28
CA$388.72
A$433.35
CHF 226.01
MX$5,240.22
NOK 2,841.06
SEK 2,688.21
DKK 1,800.92
About the Item
Charming vintage sculpture of a sleeping grey and white tabby cat was designed by Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen. Highly detailed porcelain figurine was hand-decorated with extra attention to cat's face, ears, and fur.
The sculpture is marked on the bottom with the company logo, "Crown and ROYAL COPENHAGEN" stamp, in green color under the glaze, that is used since 1923, blue waves trademark, and the decorator's initials. Thea small line in the stamp under 2d E in "Copenhagen" indicates that the piece was manufactured in 1975-1979.
Erik Nielsen (1857-1947) was a renowned Danish designer; he was educated at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in 1885-86, and worked at Bing & Grondahl Porcelain Manufactory as a modelmaker in 1886-87. During his short tenure at Bing & Grondahl Nielsen created some of their best-known sculptures, such as Heron and Seagull. From 1887 to 1926 Nielsen was employed by the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain.
- Creator:Erik Nielsen (Designer),Royal Copenhagen (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 2.9 in (7.37 cm)Width: 5.19 in (13.19 cm)Depth: 4.19 in (10.65 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:1975-1979
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Clifton Springs, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4421144464952
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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Roman Erlikh
Roman Erlikh is a professional woodworker with over 20 years’ experience. Roman Erlikh Studio creates bespoke and limited edition contemporary furniture and art objects. His first furniture collections were inspired by traditional Art Deco and Biedermeier styles interpreted through a modern lifestyle demands. Stepping away from merely utilitarian view of everyday objects, his recent collections are filled with meaningful textual context while incorporating traditional and modern woodworking techniques. Roman is using practical function as a common denominator to create emotionally charged art objects, blurring the boundary between art and function. While appreciating possibilities of ordinary materials, Roman is developing new mixed media multilayered composite varnishes and utilizes decorative gilding and mica veneer to actively engage ambient light, giving an additional aspect to relation of his objects to their environment. The decision to work in custom format was based on environmental concerns and opposition to culture of mass production and pure consumerism. The choice of materials was heavily influenced by sustainability and environmental concerns. All objects are made locally in the Brooklyn Navy Yard workshop. Elimination of storage and transportation needs for mass-produced furniture in lieu of creating a custom made objects on demand allows us to reduce waste of materials and energy.
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