Bing & Grøndahl sailor boy figurine no. 2321

This porcelain figurine from Bing & Grøndahl shows a little sailor boy in a calm, reflective moment. The figurine is made kneeling with one leg drawn up, dressed in classic sailor clothing with a blue collar and blue shorts. In his hands he holds a piece of fabric or net, which gives life to the motif and emphasizes the maritime atmosphere that makes the figurine easily recognizable to collectors of B&G figurines and child figurines in porcelain.

The expression is finely balanced between childlike seriousness and narrative detail. The soft shapes, the smooth glaze, and the subdued blue and light tones all help create the calm and characteristic expression that many associate with older Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figurines. It is a figurine you can keep looking at, because the pose and the small details give the motif personality without seeming overdone.

The artist is Vita Birgitte Thymann, and the figurine is a good example of the Danish tradition of porcelain figurines, where everyday motifs and depictions of childhood are shaped with great confidence. The technique is underglaze, which suits the figurine's clean surfaces and clear fields of color beautifully. For collectors of Bing & Grøndahl, maritime figurines, or child figurines in porcelain, figurine no. 2321 is an obvious choice.

An older figurine like this adds both history and soul to the home. It fits beautifully in a display cabinet, on a shelf, or as part of a collection with other porcelain figurines from the Danish design tradition. At the same time, it is a sustainable choice to let quality ceramics and porcelain live on from generation to generation, so that fine craftsmanship can continue to create joy in a modern home.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Vita Birgitte Thymann
Item number: 2321
Material: Porcelain
Technique: Underglaze