Bing & Grøndahl Sleeping Monkeys figurine 1581 porcelain

Bing & Grøndahl figurine no. 1581, "Sleeping Monkeys", is a porcelain figurine with a calm and intimate expression. The motif gathers several monkeys close around each other in a sleeping cluster, where the soft shapes and the closed eyes give the figurine a quiet, almost meditative mood. The subdued glaze emphasizes the motif's calm character and lets the light glide beautifully over the rounded forms.

The figurine is designed by Ingeborg Plockross-Irminger, who is known for capturing animals with warmth, personality and fine observation. Here the monkeys are modeled close together, so the composition appears both compact and lively. From the different angles, new details emerge in the interplay between heads, arms and bodies, and that is precisely what makes this animal figurine exciting to look at on a shelf, in a display cabinet or on a small table, where it can stand on its own.

As a vintage porcelain figurine, it also has a special charm for collectors of Bing & Grøndahl figurines and classic Danish design. It is the type of decorative art and collector's item that brings history and soul into the home and at the same time is a beautiful choice for those who appreciate quality objects created to last. A figurine like this pairs well with other animal figurines in porcelain, but it also has enough strength to stand alone as a small, poetic feature in the décor.

"Sleeping Monkeys" is an obvious gift for the collector, for the design enthusiast or for those who are fond of porcelain figurines with character. The motif unites calm, community and humor in a form that is both decorative and timeless.

Product information:
Brand: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Ingeborg Plockross-Irminger
Motif: Sleeping Monkeys
Figurine number: 1581
Material: Porcelain
Technique: Underglaze