Bing & Grøndahl otter with fish figurine no. 1969

Bing & Grøndahl figurine no. 1969 depicts an otter with a fish in its mouth, modelled in a compact and natural composition, where the animal lies gathered on an oval plinth. The motif has a calm, almost snapshot-like expression, which gives the figurine life and presence. It is precisely the kind of classic animal figurine in porcelain that many look for when they want older Danish porcelain art with character and storytelling.

The figurine is made in porcelain with underglaze, a technique that suits the motif well and supports the soft transitions in the modelling. The low, rounded form and the concentrated posture give the figurine a fine balance between lifelike depiction and decorative expression. The otter is rendered with clear attention to the movement of the body, the tail, the paws and the fish, which bring the motif together and make the figurine lively to look at from several angles.

The model is associated with Bing & Grøndahl and figurine number 1969, and the design is attributed to Niels Nielsen. For collectors of Bing & Grøndahl figurines, the model number is an important detail because it makes the figurine easy to identify and distinguish from other animal figurines in the series. At the same time, it is a porcelain figurine that fits beautifully into an interior with classic Danish design, nature motifs and objects with history.

A figurine like this adds warmth and personality to the home, whether it is placed in a display cabinet, on a shelf or as part of a larger collection of animal figurines in porcelain. Older porcelain figurines from Bing & Grøndahl are created to last, and they carry both craftsmanship, cultural history and sustainable joy forward into today's homes.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Designer: Niels Nielsen
Item number: 1969
Type: Porcelain figurine
Material: Porcelain
Production technique: Underglaze
Motif: Otter with fish