Eagle figurine no. 1925 Bing & Grøndahl Knud Møller

Eagle figurine no. 1925 from Bing & Grøndahl is a striking bird figurine with power and calm in the same design language. Knud Møller has given the eagle an upright and alert posture, where the raised head, the powerful beak and the large claws create a motif with clear authority. It is a bird figurine that immediately attracts attention, and that fits naturally with collectors of Bing & Grøndahl, Danish animal figurines and classic decorative art.

The figurine is made of stoneware and modelled with great sensitivity to the bird's structure. The layered wings and the broad chest give the eagle weight, while the tail and the clearly defined feathers add movement and life. The glaze plays in brown, greyish and light shades, which emphasize the figurine's natural character and highlight the modelling from several angles. Seen from the front it appears almost watchful, while the side sections show the fine construction of the plumage.

Knud Møller's figurines for Bing & Grøndahl are sought after among collectors, and model number 1925 makes this eagle easy to identify. Precisely the combination of strong motif, confident design language and classic Danish stoneware makes the figurine interesting both as a collector's item and as a decorative bird figurine in the home. It stands beautifully alone on a shelf, in a display cabinet or on a sideboard, where it can add character and history to the room.

Older figurines like this have a special value because they carry fine craftsmanship forward into new homes. Choosing a figurine with history is also a way to give quality design new life. For many, that is precisely the charm of vintage decorative art: that it can both collect, decorate and say something about Danish design through generations.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Knud Møller
Type: Bird figurine
Motif: Eagle
Material: Stoneware
Model number: 1925