Royal Copenhagen The Emperor's New Clothes figurine no. 1288

Royal Copenhagen figurine no. 1288 depicts The Emperor's New Clothes and reproduces the well-known fairy tale motif with both humor, theater, and a fine twinkle in the eye. The figurine shows the emperor with a crown and a long white robe, while two attendants stand close by his sides and appear occupied with displaying and admiring the clothes. It is a porcelain figurine with a story, and precisely for that reason it appeals both to collectors of Royal Copenhagen figurines and to those who are fond of Danish fairy tale art in porcelain.

Christian Thomsen has created a composition with clear movement and character. The three figures are placed close together, so the motif is experienced vividly from several angles. The warm shades in the robes, the red and golden crown, the black shoes, and the marbled base give the figurine a distinctive and theatrical expression. The overglaze decoration supports the whole and highlights the many small details in faces, folds, and poses.

As a fairy tale figurine and theatrical figurine, this Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine has a special place in Danish design tradition. It combines craftsmanship and storytelling in a way that makes it decorative in both classic and modern homes. It can stand alone in a display cabinet, on a shelf or a side table, but it is also ideal as part of a collection of fairy tale figurines, human figurines, or other older porcelain figurines from Royal Copenhagen.

For collectors, figurine no. 1288 is interesting because the motif is so easily recognizable and at the same time unusual in its theatrical expression. Older porcelain figurines like this carry history and soul with them, and they make it possible to decorate personally with quality items that are made to last. That also makes it a thoughtful gift idea for a collector, a fairy tale lover, or someone who appreciates Danish porcelain with character.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Royal Copenhagen
Artist or designer: Christian Thomsen
Item number: 1288
Material: Porcelain
Production technique: Overglaze