Bing & Grøndahl Child with seahorse figurine no. 2397, 11 cm

Child with seahorse from Bing & Grøndahl is a porcelain figurine that unites childlike calm and maritime fantasy in a simple, poetic motif. The figurine shows a kneeling child holding a large seahorse close to the body, almost like a cherished find from the world of the sea. The glossy white porcelain emphasizes the soft shapes and gives the motif a calm, almost dreamlike expression.

The fine modelling makes the figurine lively without appearing overworked. The child's bowed head and embracing arms create a quiet intimacy, while the seahorse's characteristic shape with long snout and spiral tail adds a decorative counterpoint to the figurine. It is precisely the combination of the simple white expression and the narrative motif that makes this B&G figurine suitable for both collectors and those who want a porcelain figurine with personality.

The figurine is made in blanc de chine, a technique that suits the motif's clean lines and soft surface beautifully. The artist Ebbe Sadolin is known for figurines with presence and sensitivity, and this is also felt here, where the child's posture and the close contact with the seahorse give the porcelain figurine warmth and character. As vintage porcelain from Bing & Grøndahl, the figurine also contains that special joy of preserving older quality design and letting it have a place in a contemporary home.

Child with seahorse figurine no. 2397 fits nicely on a shelf, in a display cabinet, or as part of a collection of child figurines from Bing & Grøndahl and the Royal Copenhagen universe. It would also be an obvious gift idea for collectors of Danish porcelain or for someone who loves maritime motifs, classic figurines, and design with history.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Ebbe Sadolin
Item number: 2397
Material: Porcelain
Production technique: Blanc de chine
Height: 11 cm - 4"