Royal Copenhagen Hans and Trine figurine no. 1783 UNICA white signed "Gunhil Gunnersson 1978"

Hans and Trine from Royal Copenhagen is a porcelain figurine with a narrative and theatrical expression, where a boy and girl motif is modelled closely together in a lively scene. The figurine is made in white porcelain, which gives the motif a calm, sculptural character and allows the fine shapes to stand out clearly. Here, it is especially the interplay between the two children, their movement, and the detailed costumes that give the figurine character.

The boy stands slightly bent forward with cap, vest, and trousers, while the girl wears a dress with wide sleeves, an apron, and a large hat. The raised hand and their mutual pose create a sense of story, scene, and contact between the figures. Behind them is a shaped base with a natural impression, which supports the whole and gives the porcelain figurine depth from several angles. It is precisely the kind of Royal Copenhagen figurine that makes you want to walk around it and experience it anew.

The model is designed by Christian Thomsen, and the classic figurine style makes it ideal for collectors of Danish porcelain figurines, fairy tale figurines, and theatre figurines. The white UNICA execution adds a rarer and more personal expression than the more traditional decoration, and on the underside the figurine is signed "Gunhil Gunnersson 1978", which gives it extra interest for collectors who appreciate signed and individually characterised examples.

A figurine like this fits beautifully in a collection with other human figures from Royal Copenhagen, but it can also stand alone on a shelf, in a display cabinet, or on a side table, where the white porcelain creates calm while also attracting attention. For many, older porcelain figurines with a history are a meaningful way to furnish their home, because they combine good craftsmanship, Danish design tradition, and the joy of preserving things that are made to last.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Royal Copenhagen
Artist: Christian Thomsen
Item number: 1783
Material: Porcelain
Colour: White
Decoration: UNICA
Signature: "Gunhil Gunnersson 1978"
Production technique: Underglaze