Royal Copenhagen annual figure 2012 William - Sven Vestergaard

Royal Copenhagen annual figure 2012 William is an atmospheric porcelain figure that brings maritime charm and Danish Christmas tradition into the home. The figure depicts the boy William in sailor clothes with a blue-and-white striped sweater, dark blue trousers, a white cap and a green scarf. In his hand he holds a lantern, which gives the motif a calm and narrative character with associations to coastal life, harbor and expectant winter evenings.

William was created by Sven Vestergaard and released as Royal Copenhagen annual figure 2012. As described in the original product text, Royal Copenhagen has since 2001 released annual figures related to the year's Christmas plate, and William is specifically taken out of the motif on Royal Copenhagen's Christmas plate from 2012. This makes the figure particularly interesting for collectors who wish to connect the Christmas plate with the accompanying figures and expand the collection with the motifs that step out of the plate and come alive in the room.

The classic underglaze decoration emphasizes Royal Copenhagen's well-known blue universe, while the small lantern adds warmth and storytelling to the figure. William works beautifully on his own as a maritime figure with a sailor theme, but he is also ideal together with the annual figure Ida or as a supplement to the Christmas plate from the same year. For collectors of Royal Copenhagen annual figures, he is a natural part of the series, and for others he is a fine way to add a piece of Danish porcelain art with history and personality to the home.

The figure fits beautifully in a bookcase, on a chest of drawers or as part of a display with Christmas plates, other Royal Copenhagen porcelain or maritime decorations. It is also an obvious gift idea for collectors, for those who are fond of sailor motifs, or for anyone who appreciates figures with storytelling and tradition.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Royal Copenhagen
Artist: Sven Vestergaard
Model: Annual figure 2012 William
Technique: Underglaze