Bing & Grøndahl titmouse figurine 1635 or 411 Pessimist Dahl-Jensen

This titmouse figurine from Bing & Grøndahl is a classic Danish porcelain figurine with an expression that makes it easy to recognize. The bird sits low and compact with its tail down, and it is precisely that posture that has given the model the nickname Pessimist. It is a figurine that, with few means, conveys both calm, personality and humor, and which still stands strong in the interior many years after it was created.

Jens Peter Dahl-Jensen was known for his lifelike animal figurines, and here his sure sense of form is clearly seen. The titmouse is modeled with a round, soft body and fine transitions in the glaze, where blue nuances meet white and warm brownish tones. This gives the figurine depth and character, while at the same time preserving the calm and harmonious expression for which Bing & Grøndahl's bird figurines are loved among collectors of Danish porcelain.

As a bird figurine in porcelain, this model fits beautifully on a shelf, in a display cabinet or as a small detail on a desk, bookcase or windowsill. It is also ideal together with other B&G bird figurines, not least the related titmouse with its tail up, which is often called Optimist. For collectors, the model number is important, and this figurine is known as no. 1635 as well as Royal Copenhagen no. 411.

Older porcelain figurines like this have a special ability to add soul and history to the home. That is precisely the charm of good craftsmanship, created to last and to be appreciated anew in modern surroundings. A fine gift idea for the collector, the bird lover or for you who are fond of classic Danish design with a personal expression.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl - Royal Copenhagen
Artist: Jens Peter Dahl Jensen
Type: Bird figurine / titmouse figurine
Model number: 1635
Alternative number: 411
Material: Porcelain
Decoration: Underglaze
Dimensions: H 6 cm x W 13 cm