Svend Jespersen (20th Century) Herring #2173 10 cm
Svend Jespersen's herring fish with a naturalistic form and hand-painted underglaze decor. It was designed in the 20th century in Copenhagen. A heartwarming art piece from Denmark!
The figurine is featured in the highly recommended book “Bing & Grondahl Figurines” by Nick and Caroline Pope.
Artist
Svend Jespersen
Year
20th Century
Maker
Bing & Grøndahl, original production
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Very good vintage condition without any chips or cracks. Factory first quality.
Size
Length: 10 cm / 3.9 in
Width: 3 cm / 1.2 in
Height: 3 cm / 1.2 in
Marked
B&G, 2173
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Price
Not available
Price
$31
Description
Article no.: 61301
Svend Jespersen (1895–1985) was one of Denmark’s distinguished ceramic sculptors in the 20th century. He is mostly known for his animal figurines at the Bing & Grøndahl and Royal Copenhagen companies. Svend's artistry is represented at several museums in Denmark.