Royal Copenhagen Boy with bear stoneware figurine no. 20245 - Knud Kyhn

Royal Copenhagen Boy with bear no. 20245 is a stoneware figurine with an unusually close and narrative motif. The figure shows a boy sitting low and bent forward over a bear, so that the two almost come together in one compact form. This gives the model a calm, almost contemplative expression, while the motif also contains movement and close contact. It is precisely the type of figure that makes Danish stoneware and animal figurines from Royal Copenhagen so sought after among collectors and connoisseurs of classical figurative art.

Knud Kyhn is especially known for his confident, organic forms and his strong command of animal motifs, and that is also evident here. The bear's rounded body, the boy's bent posture and the jointly modelled volumes give the figure weight and presence. From the different angles in the pictures, the composition is experienced differently, and that makes it exciting to have on display, where the light can work with the surface.

The Sung glaze plays a major role in the figure's expression. The flowing nuances in brown, cream-coloured and darker tones settle vividly over the form and highlight both muscles, limbs and the soft transitions between the boy and the bear. The glossy glaze adds depth and materiality, which suits the motif and emphasizes Royal Copenhagen's characteristic work with stoneware.

As a vintage stoneware figurine, this model also contains the special value that lies in preserving older Danish craftsmanship created to last. A figure with history and soul adds personality to the home and is a sustainable alternative to new production. It fits beautifully in a bookshelf, a display cabinet or as part of a collection of Danish ceramics, bear figurines and figurative stoneware.

For collectors of Royal Copenhagen, Knud Kyhn and Danish animal figurines, no. 20245 is a model with character, warmth and classic appeal.

Product information:
Brand: Royal Copenhagen
Artist or designer: Knud Kyhn
Item number: 20245
Material: Stoneware
Glaze: Sung glaze
Dimensions: Height 11 cm