Bing & Grøndahl girl with dog figure no. 2163 Claire Weiss

Bing & Grøndahl figure no. 2163 shows a calm and intimate moment between a child and a dog. The figure depicts a kneeling girl in a blue coat and hat, bent forward toward the dog, which sits attentively in front of her. It is a porcelain figure with a motif that appeals both to collectors of B&G figures and to those who are fond of classic child figures with animals.

Claire Weiss has created a composition in which the connection between the two is at the center. The girl's hands are raised toward the dog, and the figure's posture gives the motif a fine sense of care, trust, and everyday life. The blue underglaze stands beautifully against the light areas, while the dog's simple markings and collar add extra life to the motif. The expression is subdued and harmonious, precisely as one associates with many porcelain figures from Bing & Grøndahl.

This porcelain figure fits well into a collection of B&G child figures, animal figures, or classic Danish porcelain. It can also stand alone on a shelf, in a display cabinet, or on a chest of drawers, where it adds a soft and personal expression to the home. The motif of girl and dog makes it an obvious gift for a dog lover, for a collector, or for someone who appreciates figures with warmth and storytelling.

Bing & Grøndahl is known for figures with character and humanity, and no. 2163 is a good example of exactly that. Here the focus is not on grand effects, but on a well-modeled moment that makes the figure easy to return to again and again. It is a figure that contains both collector's value and decorative value, and which still has a natural place in modern interior design.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Claire Weiss
Item number: 2163
Material: Porcelain
Production technique: Underglaze