Grande København Han Vokser Sig Køn Collector Plate 1985, Karen Jean Bornholt Ugly Duckling Danish Porcelain with Certificate

Grande København Han Vokser Sig Køn Collector Plate 1985, Karen Jean Bornholt Ugly Duckling Danish Porcelain with Certificate

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Grande København Han Vokser Sig Køn Collector Plate 1985, Karen Jean Bornholt Ugly Duckling Danish Porcelain with Certificate

Grande København Han Vokser Sig Køn Collector Plate 1985, Karen Jean Bornholt Ugly Duckling Danish Porcelain with Certificate

£19.99
Sale price  £19.99 Regular price 
A vintage Danish porcelain collector plate entitled Han Vokser Sig Køn, meaning approximately He Will Grow Up Handsome, featuring detailed storybook artwork by Karen Jean Bornholt.

Issued in 1985 by Grande København – Porcelain of Denmark, this is the second plate in the Den Grimme Ælling, or The Ugly Duckling, series inspired by the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.

The softly coloured design depicts the young white swan swimming among ducklings in a peaceful woodland pond. Two older birds watch from an overhanging branch, while reeds, trailing roots, flowers and aquatic plants create an intricately detailed natural setting.

The reverse identifies this example as hand-numbered plate 8281A. It also confirms the title, artist, year, position within the series and production as a limited edition restricted to a maximum of 50 firing days.

The plate has factory-pierced hanging holes on the reverse, allowing it to be fitted with a suitable wire for wall display. Original Grande København paperwork, including the numbered certificate, is included as shown.

An attractive decorative piece for a collector of Danish porcelain, Karen Jean Bornholt artwork, Hans Christian Andersen memorabilia, bird ceramics or vintage collector plates.

Item Details
Maker: Grande København – Porcelain of Denmark
Collection/Pattern: Den Grimme Ælling – The Ugly Duckling
Title: Han Vokser Sig Køn – He Will Grow Up Handsome
Series position: Second issue
Artist: Karen Jean Bornholt
Item: Decorative collector plate
Material: Danish porcelain
Main colours: Soft blue, green, cream, pink, brown, grey and white
Decoration: Young swan swimming with ducklings beneath two birds resting on an overhanging branch
Approximate production period: 1985
Backstamp: Full printed Grande København descriptive backstamp
Plate number: 8281A
Bradex number: 14-G65-2.2
Edition: Limited to a maximum of 50 firing days
Approximate measurements: Approximately 19–20 cm or 7¾ inches in diameter
Hanging provision: Factory-pierced holes on the reverse
Country of manufacture: Denmark
Original box: Not shown in the supplied photographs
Certificate or paperwork: Original numbered certificate and accompanying paperwork included as photographed
Quantity: One plate with paperwork
Condition

The plate appears to be in good vintage display condition, retaining its delicate colouring, detailed decoration and glossy finish. No chips, cracks or repairs are visible in the supplied photographs. Light surface or display-related marks may be present, and reflections across the glazed finish make extremely fine scratches difficult to assess fully. The factory-pierced hanging holes on the reverse are part of the original manufacture. The accompanying paper documents show light handling, creasing and storage wear consistent with age. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the exact plate and paperwork that will be received.

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