Royal Copenhagen monkey figurine no. 20219 stoneware Knud Kyhn

Royal Copenhagen monkey figurine no. 20219 is a characterful stoneware figure by Knud Kyhn, in which the animal's calm heaviness and unified body shape are captured with great confidence. The figure appears compact and almost thoughtful, with the arms drawn in front of the body and a face that gives the motif a calm, almost human expression. This makes it a monkey figurine that both attracts attention and creates presence in the interior.

Knud Kyhn is known for his animal figures, and here his confident understanding of form and volume is clearly felt. Instead of working with many small details, the figure is modelled in soft, rounded lines, which give the monkey a strong silhouette and a vivid physical presence. The glaze appears dark with warm brownish nuances that add depth and emphasize the figure's organic forms.

As a stoneware figure from Royal Copenhagen, this monkey fits beautifully into a home with an appreciation for Danish design, classic applied art and original animal figures. It works well alone on a shelf, in a bookcase or on a desk, where its calm expression can be allowed to stand out. It can also be combined with other ceramic figures or natural tones in the interior, if you want a more unified and personal expression.

Older design figures like this have a special ability to add history and soul to the home. It is precisely the type of quality craftsmanship that deserves to be preserved and used further, both for the sake of the craftsmanship and as a more sustainable alternative to new production. For collectors of Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen figures and Danish animal figures, model 20219 is an interesting find with a clear identity.

Product information:
Brand: Royal Copenhagen
Designer: Knud Kyhn
Motif: Monkey
Type: Figurine
Material: Stoneware
Item number: 20219