Pietro Krohn (b. København 1840, d. s.p. 1905)
“Pale Heron Pattern” a vast dinner porcelain service decorated in light blue and gilding. Bing & Grøndahl 1895–1898 and 1902–1914. (72)
Comprising: 12 lunch plates Diam. 21 cms. 24 dinner plates Diam. 24 cms. 12 deep dessert plates Diam. 22 cms. 12 deep dinner plates Diam. 24 cms. 1 compotier Diam. 14 cms. 3 oval dishes L. 36, 46 and 51 cms. 2 round dishes Diam. 44 and 32 cms. 1 salad bowl Diam. 26 cms. 2 oval dishes L. 28 cms. 1 pitcher H. 24 cms. 1 cabaret dish L. 31.5 cms. 1 vase moulded with herons H. 25.5 cms.
Pietro Krohn created the design for the World Exhibition in Paris in 1889 in the trend of Japonism which was at its peak, inspired by a Japanese scroll depicting herons. The first design was decorated in a dark blue color and gild.
Furniture, decorative art and carpets, 6 December 2023
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