Bing & Grøndahl Boy with Bulldog figurine no. 1790 or 427

This porcelain figurine from Bing & Grøndahl depicts a warm and down-to-earth moment between child and dog. The motif shows a boy leaning over a bulldog with his arms around the sturdy dog's body, while the bulldog sits calmly with its head slightly bowed. It is a figurine with presence, security, and an immediate story of trust and unconditional devotion between child and animal.

The expression is finely balanced between the naturalistic and the poetic. The boy's blue trousers create a beautiful contrast to the light bulldog, and the figurine's soft shapes give the motif a calm and lively character. Seen from several angles, the interaction is experienced differently, but always with focus on body language, contact, and the quiet atmosphere that makes this particular B&G figurine especially charming.

The figurine is designed by Michaela Ahlmann and made in porcelain with underglaze, which emphasizes the classic Bing & Grøndahl tradition of thoroughly crafted figurines with soft color transitions and a durable decorative expression. Boy with dog is a motif that appeals to both collectors of porcelain figurines, dog lovers, and those who are fond of child figurines with story and personality.

As decoration, the figurine fits beautifully in the living room, display cabinet, or on a shelf together with other porcelain figurines from Bing & Grøndahl and Royal Copenhagen. It also works well as a gift idea for a collector or for someone who has a special relationship with dogs, childhood motifs, and classic Danish porcelain art. Older porcelain figurines like this bring history, craftsmanship, and soul into the home and are at the same time a sustainable choice when beautiful design is allowed to live on in new surroundings.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl - Royal Copenhagen
Artist: Michaela Ahlmann
Item number: no. 1790 or 427
Material: Porcelain
Production technique: Underglaze
Motif: Boy with bulldog