“Heron Service” porcelain bowl decorated in underglaze blue and gold, modelled with stylized leaves, 1914–1915. Together with a pair of bouquet vases, decorated in underglaze blue, modelled with herons, 1915–1948. Bing & Grøndahl. H. 11 and 13 cm. Diam. 24 cm. (3)
Pietro Krohn, who produced the Heron Service for the World Exposition in Paris in 1889, was inspired by a Japanese scroll with herons. The service was not drawn but modelled through the creation. The first Heron Service was decorated in dark blue colors and gold.
One vase with tiny chip on the beak.
Varia, 12 October 2017
Not sold