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Bing & Grøndahl Titmouse Porcelain Bird Figurine #1633 — Copenhagen, Denmark
Bing & Grøndahl Titmouse Porcelain Bird Figurine #1633 — Copenhagen, Denmark
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Hand-painted porcelain titmouse from Bing & Grøndahl of Copenhagen, Denmark, catalogued as model 1635 and known as "The Pessimist" for its lowered tail. A soft blue cap over a cream and white body, with finely detailed brown and black wing feathers and a blue-grey tail. Designed by Jens Peter Dahl-Jensen and finished in the underglaze technique B&G is known for.
Companion piece: "The Optimist," model 1633, is also available separately.
Measurements: approx. 5.25 in long × 3.6 in tall × 2.25 in deep
Condition: Excellent. No chips or cracks. Light age toning to the unglazed foot ring, normal for the period and not visible on display.
Marks: the green three-tower Copenhagen mark on the base, "Made in Denmark," and model number 1635. The mark shows light wear, as is common on pieces of this age.
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