Royal Copenhagen Fanø Girl figurine no. 12413 or 253

Fanø Girl from Royal Copenhagen is a porcelain figurine with strong Danish character and a fine story about folk costume, regional tradition and craftsmanship. The figurine depicts a young girl sitting on the ground with flowers in her hands and a flower wreath around her, rendered with a calm expression and a natural, thoughtful posture. It is a figurine that speaks to collectors of porcelain figurines, national costumes and classic Danish design.

Carl Martin-Hansen has created a motif in which the costume is an essential part of the experience. On the figurine, the characteristic headwear in purple shades with decorative ribbons can be seen, a scarf around the shoulders, a patterned bodice and a light blue skirt that falls softly around the seated girl. The small floral details on the clothing and the many flowers at the figurine's foot give the model life and play of colour, while the overglaze decoration emphasizes the rich, painted expression.

As a porcelain figurine, it unites richness of motif and precision in a way that makes it ideal in a collection of Royal Copenhagen figurines and Danish folk costume figurines. It fits beautifully in the display cabinet, on a shelf or as a personal feature in the interior, where it adds history and cultural heritage to the home. For many, figurines with national costume in particular will have a special appeal, because they preserve a piece of Danish tradition in a form that is still present and decorative today.

Older porcelain figurines like this one often have a very special presence. They are created to be appreciated through generations, and they bring both soul and sustainable charm into the home when they are allowed to live on with new owners. Fanø Girl is therefore also an obvious gift idea for the collector, for the design enthusiast or for the person who is fond of Danish porcelain with history.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Royal Copenhagen
Artist: Carl Martin-Hansen
Motif: Fanø Girl
Item number: no. 12413 or 253
Material: Porcelain
Production technique: Overglaze