Showrooms

Royal Copenhagen -Thorkild Olsen

Exceptional and Rare Royal Copenhagen Vessel ca. 1950

Documentation

Signed

Origin

Denmark

Period

1920-1949

Materials

Crackled ceramic

Dimensions

W.	14.5 in;	H.	20 in;	D.	12 in;
W.	36.83 cm;	H.	50.8 cm;	D.	30.48 cm;

Condition

Good. Consistent with age and use

Creation Date

1950

Description

OLSEN THORKILD ( 1890-1973 ) and KNUD ANDERSON ( 1892-1966 ) FOR ROYAL COPENHAGEN
An extraordinary monumental lidded urn in Royal Copenhagen crackle ware, richly embellished with paintings of sea life by the great porcelain artist Olsen Thorkild. Gold glazed highlights. Beautiful bronze lid with cast cockle shell handle, by Royal Copenhagen sculptor Knud Anderson. An exceptionally rare piece, both in its truly monumental scale and in its elaborate and elegant decorative scheme.
Denmark, ca.1950.
Makers marks and artists' signature on base of vase and on lid.
20 H x 14.5 W x 12 D
Perfect for a beach house

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern, Scandinavian Modern

Patterns

Beach/Nautical, Handmade, Modern, Traditional

Incollect Reference Number

300231