Michael Andersen & Søn fisherman's wife bust ceramic no. 3935-1 small

This small bust of a fisherman's wife from Michael Andersen & Søn has a calm and characterful expression that immediately brings to mind coastal life, work, and everyday life close to the sea. The figure is shaped as an elderly woman with a scarf around her head and a prominent bow under her chin, and the fine lines of the face give the motif personality and presence.

The light glaze highlights the form of the bust in a simple and effective way. Seen from the side and from the front, both the head covering, facial features, and drapery in the clothing stand out clearly. This makes the figure interesting to look at from several angles and suitable as a small ceramic figure that can stand in a bookcase, on a shelf, or in a display cabinet together with other Danish crafts.

Michael Andersen & Søn is a name that many collectors associate with Danish ceramics, and this fisherman's wife bust no. 3935-1 has precisely that atmosphere of tradition and storytelling that makes older figures so sought-after. The motif naturally relates to fishing, coastal culture, and folk types, and therefore it will also appeal to collectors seeking occupational figures, fisherman figures, or ceramics with a maritime touch.

Older ceramic figures like this add something personal to the home that new production can rarely imitate. Here you get a decorative figure with history and soul, created to be appreciated and preserved. It can stand alone as a small eye-catcher or be combined with other figures, busts, and ceramics from the same period to create a lively and individual interior.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Michael Andersen & Søn
Item number: no. 3935-1
Material: Ceramic
Motif: Fisherman's wife bust
Size: Small