Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1929 Fox outside Farmhouse

Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate 1929 with the motif Fox outside Farmhouse captures the special tension that can arise in the meeting between wild nature and Danish rural life. In the foreground, the fox is seen in the snow, alert and making its way forward across the uneven winter landscape, while the farmhouse lies calmly in the background under the stars of the night sky. It is a motif with both movement and stillness, where the contrast between the animal's cunning energy and the farm's peace creates an atmospheric story.

The 1929 edition was designed by Achton Friis for Bing & Grøndahl and belongs to the famous series, which began in 1895 as the world's first Christmas plate series. Since 1895, a new plate has been released every year, and that is precisely why each edition has its very own place in Danish porcelain history. Fox outside Farmhouse stands out with its vivid nature motif, where the fox's character can almost be felt in its posture and movement through the snow.

The classic blue color scale emphasizes the cool calm of the winter evening and at the same time gives the motif depth. The trees and the farm's buildings form a quiet frame around the scene, while the small lights in the background add warmth and a discreet Christmas atmosphere. It is a Christmas plate that not only tells of December, but also of the old Danish landscape, the presence of nature, and the storytelling tradition for which Bing & Grøndahl became known.

For collectors, a completed edition such as 1929 is particularly interesting because each Christmas plate was produced in a limited quantity, and the mold was destroyed after the year's last firing. Thus, the edition in question could not be put into production again. At the same time, it is a piece of porcelain with history and soul, which can still create joy in the home today.

As this Bing & Grøndahl Christmas plate is from 1905 or later, it can also be used as a smaller plate, for example for cake or dessert. During the rest of the year, it can be included as a decorative part of the interior, and at Christmas time it is ideal to bring out again when the table is to have a classic blue touch with Danish tradition.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Bing & Grøndahl
Artist: Achton Friis
Series: Christmas plate
Edition: 1929
Title: Fox outside Farmhouse
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: Ø 18 cm
Hanging: Two holes on the back for hanging