Royal Copenhagen monkey seated stoneware figurine no. 20216

This seated monkey from Royal Copenhagen is a characterful stoneware figurine with a calm, almost thoughtful expression. The figurine is modelled with the arms held close around the body and a concentrated facial expression, which gives the motif both weight and personality. It is an animal figurine that catches the eye with its compact form and its lively play in the glaze, where light and darker shades emphasize the figurine's surface and modelling.

Knud Kyhn is known for his depictions of animals with presence and an understanding of the animal's nature, and that is clearly felt here. The seated monkey appears both composed and strong, and it is precisely that balance that makes the figurine interesting to look at from several angles. Folds, hands, feet and face are worked with great attention, so that the figurine gains an expression that reaches beyond the decorative and adds something personal to the home.

As a stoneware figurine, it fits well into an interior where there is room for classic Danish design, craftsmanship and figures with history. It can stand alone on a shelf, on a side table or in a display cabinet, but also works beautifully together with other animal figurines in ceramic and porcelain. For collectors of Royal Copenhagen and works by Knud Kyhn, this is a figurine that combines artistic nerve with a solid sense of material.

Older design objects like this have a special value because they are created to be preserved and enjoyed for many years. Choosing a figurine with history is also a way to bring sustainability and lasting quality into the interior. It gives the home soul and makes room for objects that still have something to tell.

Product information:
Brand: Royal Copenhagen
Artist: Knud Kyhn
Type: Monkey seated
Item number: 20216
Material: Stoneware