Helge Christoffersen – Unique stoneware figure for Royal Copenhagen, 1950s

Helge Christoffersen (1925–1965).

Large unique stoneware figure made by Helge Christoffersen for Royal Copenhagen in the 1950s.

The figure presumably depicts a Balinese temple dancer with characteristic headdress, detailed costume and stylised hand positions. The back is decorated with a large ornamental motif in relief.

Made in stoneware with sung glaze in green, beige and brownish shades with dark speckled areas and warm, golden-brown details.

The underside is marked with the artist's monogram and Royal Copenhagen's three blue waves.

Denmark, 1950s.

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