Bing & Grøndahl Ole Lukøje figurine no. 2055 by Henning Seidelin

Ole Lukøje from Bing & Grøndahl is a porcelain figurine with a motif that evokes memories of fairy tales, childhood, and the quiet transition between day and night. The figurine shows the well-known fairy-tale character in motion, slightly leaning forward and with umbrellas by his side, which bring life and narrative to the motif. The light shades combined with soft brownish tones emphasize the figurine's calm and dreamy expression.

Henning Seidelin has created a figurine where both pose and details work finely together. The short outfit, the cap, the bare feet, and the folded umbrellas make the figurine easily recognizable as Ole Lukøje. At the same time, the model has a fine balance between the narrative and the decorative, so that it functions both as a fairy-tale figure, porcelain figurine, and collector's item.

Bing & Grøndahl is known for figurines with character and presence, and this model is a good example of exactly that. Made of porcelain and decorated in underglaze, the surface appears glossy and pleasant, while the subdued colors give the figurine a classic expression. It is a figurine that fits beautifully in a collection of Danish porcelain figurines, but can also stand alone on the shelf, on the chest of drawers, or in the display cabinet, where the motif is allowed to create its own atmosphere.

For collectors of Bing & Grøndahl figurines and for those who are fond of H.C. Andersen-inspired motifs, Ole Lukøje figurine no. 2055 is an obvious choice. Older porcelain figurines like this bring history, craftsmanship, and personality into the home and are at the same time a sustainable choice, because beautiful design is allowed to live on and be appreciated anew through generations.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Henning Seidelin
Item number: 2055
Material: Porcelain
Production technique: Underglaze