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Greenlandic Parent and Child Porcelain Figurine

$533.54
£397.29
€450
CA$733.11
A$820.49
CHF 428.23
MX$10,005.72
NOK 5,480.78
SEK 5,188.26
DKK 3,425.46
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About the Item

This relatively large Porcelain Figurine, designed by Karl Kristoffersen for Bing & Grøndahl is part of a series depicting Greenland and Inuit life. It is an homage to the indigenous people of Greenland to share with the rest of the world. This figurine depicts a parent and child dancing and celebrating in the every day national costume and was attributed the no. 2412.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Diameter: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Brønshøj, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8624235028722

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