Royal Copenhagen Greenlandic pair no. 12224 and 12225 figure

This Greenlandic pair from Royal Copenhagen combines cultural history, porcelain art, and strong figurative storytelling in one unified motif. The two overglaze figures depict a woman and a man in national costume, executed with great attention to clothing, posture, and the small details that bring the figures to life. On the base of the female figure stands the text "GRØNLAND", which clearly ties the motif to the Greenlandic environment and the tradition behind it.

The woman is depicted in a colorful national costume with a red upper garment, patterned beaded collar, boots in warm red shades, and green headwear. The man stands more calmly and subdued in his light costume, while a sled dog at his feet emphasizes the connection to Arctic life, nature, and everyday culture. Together they form a cohesive pair of figures with both historical character and decorative strength.

The figures are modeled by Carl Martin-Hansen, who is known for his portraits and his assured design. Here this is evident in the naturalistic facial features, the upright postures, and the fine balance between human depiction and national costume. The overglaze technique gives the colors depth and gloss, which suits precisely this type of porcelain figures, where the costume's patterns and contrasts play an important role.

As an older Royal Copenhagen pair of figures, these figures also appeal to collectors of porcelain figures, folk costumes, and motifs with Nordic and Greenlandic associations. They fit beautifully in a collection with other figures in national costumes, but can also stand alone in a display cabinet, bookcase, or on a side table, where they add history, personality, and a more conscious choice of quality design with a long lifespan to the home. That is precisely some of the joy of older porcelain: to preserve good craftsmanship and allow it to gain new life in modern surroundings.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Royal Copenhagen
Artist: Carl Martin-Hansen
Motif: Greenlandic pair, woman and man in national costume
Item number: 12224 and 12225
Material: Porcelain
Production technique: Overglaze
Visible text on the item: "GRØNLAND"