Fisherman's Wife Bing & Grøndahl figurine no. 2233 or 465

This porcelain figurine of a fisherman's wife from Bing & Grøndahl conveys a vivid picture of coastal life and fishing. The motif is told with great intimacy: The woman sits bent over her work with a scarf around her head, an apron in front of her and a fish in her hand, while baskets, a tub and the day's catch lie close around her. It is a figurine with a clear grounding in everyday life, work and tradition, and precisely for that reason it has a special strength as both an occupational figurine and a collector's figurine.

Axel Locher has with a sure hand created a fisher figurine in which the position of the body, the movement of the hands and the many details around the motif make the scene credible and human. The subdued nuances in blue, green, grey and white tones support the calm, Nordic expression, while the glazed surface highlights the figurine's fine modelling. One particularly notices the interplay between the woman and the catch in front of her, which gives the figurine character and narrative.

Bing & Grøndahl is known for porcelain figurines with strong naturalism, and this model fits beautifully into that tradition. It is described in the realism series and is executed in underglaze, which contributes to the classic expression many collectors seek in older Danish porcelain. For those who appreciate rural life, fishing, coastal culture and figurines with historical soul, this is a model with both decorative value and collector interest.

A figurine like this adds personality and narrative to the home, whether it is placed in a display cabinet, on a shelf or as part of a collection of Bing & Grøndahl figurines and other Danish porcelain figurines. At the same time, it is a beautiful way to preserve quality design from earlier generations. Vintage porcelain with motifs from working life and everyday life brings warmth, history and authenticity into the interior and is a sustainable choice for you who want things with lasting value.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Axel Locher
Series: realism
Item number: no. 2233 or 465
Material: porcelain
Production technique: underglaze