Royal Copenhagen clown figurine no. 047 - dressed-up child Shrovetide

Royal Copenhagen figurine no. 047 depicts a dressed-up child as a clown and captures the very special atmosphere of Shrovetide, play, and the anticipation of childhood. The figurine stands in a calm, slightly shy posture, while the clown costume with blue and white checks, red clown nose, and the green ball brings life and narrative to the motif. It is a porcelain figurine with an expression that encompasses both humor, nostalgia, and classic Danish figurine tradition.

In the series of dressed-up children, Royal Copenhagen has created figurines that speak directly to collectors and to those who are fond of child figurines with personality. Here, it is precisely the contrast between the quiet body language and the festive clown motif that makes the figurine charming. The blue-and-white costume, the dark shoes, and the warm hair give the figurine a distinct and recognizable Shrovetide motif, which fits nicely into both a figurine group, a collection of child figurines, or as a decorative detail in the home.

The design is by Katarzyna Tomalak, and the figurine is made of porcelain with underglaze. This gives it the clear colors and the smooth surface that many associate with Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurines. As a clown figurine and Shrovetide figurine, it also has an obvious place with collectors of seasonal figurines, dressed-up children, and classic porcelain figurines with narrative.

A figurine like this is also a fine choice for those who would like to decorate with small objects with history and soul. Used and older porcelain figurines are created to last, and they add personality to the home in a way that new production rarely does. Here you get a figurine that can both stand alone and be combined with other figurines from the same series or with other classic porcelain.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Royal Copenhagen
Designer: Katarzyna Tomalak
Series: Dressed-up children
Item number: 047
Material: Porcelain
Production technique: Underglaze