2540/​9074

Chr. Thomsen

Art Nouveau porcelain bowl, sides modeled in the shape of water lily leaves, inside with beetles in lake. Inscribed signature ChrT. 356. Royal Copenhagen, 1898–1922. H. 6 cm. Diam. 24 cm.

Christian Thomsen was employed at Royal Copenhagen from 1898, and is considered one of the most influential royal Danish sculptors of the 20th century. He produced over 100 figurines, including figures from Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales, animals and 36 commemorative plaques. Thomsen produced the first Royal Copenhagen Christmas plate in 1908.

Condition

3rd assortment. Hair crack. Small firering defects/dots. Small glaze chip.

Auction

Royal Copenhagen. 250 years of tradition and innovation, 29 September 2025

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Estimate

4,000 DKK

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Price realised

12,000 DKK  

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