Bing & Grøndahl Sparrow Family stoneware figurine no. 1670

Bing & Grøndahl Sparrow Family no. 1670 is an atmospheric stoneware figurine that captures a lively moment between several small birds gathered closely around each other. The composition has plenty of movement and presence: one sparrow lifts its wings and head, while the other birds lean in toward the center. This gives the figurine a natural expression, bringing to mind nest building, young birds and the close bird life known from the garden and the nature around us.

The figurine is designed by Jens Peter Dahl-Jensen, and the motif carries his sense of the animals' character and body language. The soft shapes and the organic structure give the group a calm, harmonious overall impression, while the glaze's subdued shades in brownish, grayish and light tones emphasize the earthy expression. Wings, heads and tails are modeled with fine variations, so the figurine is experienced differently depending on the angle from which it is viewed.

As a bird figurine and stoneware figurine, Sparrow Family fits beautifully into an interior with Danish design, Nordic ceramics and classic collector's items. It works beautifully on a shelf, in a display cabinet, on a chest of drawers or as part of a still life arrangement with other animals, ceramics or nature-inspired decorations. For many, older figurines like this one will have a special charm precisely because they bring history, craftsmanship and personality into the home and at the same time are a fine choice for those who appreciate design that can live on through generations.

This Bing & Grøndahl figurine is also an obvious gift idea for collectors of bird figurines, stoneware and Danish design. The sparrow motif has an immediate recognizability and warmth that makes the figurine decorative all year round.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist or designer: Jens Peter Dahl-Jensen
Item number: 1670
Material: Stoneware