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Vintage 1960 Royal Copenhagen Boy With Calf Figurine Model 772 Christian Thomsen DenmarkDescription
Beautiful vintage Royal Copenhagen “Boy with Calf” porcelain figurine, model number 772, designed by renowned Danish sculptor Christian Thomsen (1860–1921). This charming figure captures a nostalgic scene of rural Danish life, featuring a young boy wearing a vibrant cobalt blue jacket while standing beside a calf.
Christian Thomsen was one of Royal Copenhagen’s most celebrated sculptors, known for his realistic and detailed portrayals of everyday country life, children, and farm animals. His figurines remain highly collectible for their lifelike expressions, graceful modeling, and timeless Scandinavian design.
This piece showcases Royal Copenhagen’s signature underglaze decoration technique, featuring soft earth tones, muted greens, and rich cobalt blue accents. Manufactured in Denmark during the late 1960s to early 1970s, this example represents the quality craftsmanship that has made Royal Copenhagen porcelain highly sought after by collectors worldwide.
A wonderful addition for collectors of Danish porcelain, Royal Copenhagen figurines, Scandinavian décor, or fine European ceramics.
Details
- Manufacturer: Royal Copenhagen
- Country of Origin: Denmark
- Model Number: 772
- Design: Boy with Calf
- Designer: Christian Thomsen (1860–1921)
- Production Era:According to the official factory records, a line underneath the O in Copenhagen means this figurine was actually made in 1960
- Material: Fine porcelain
- Decoration: Hand-painted underglaze technique
- Colors: Cobalt blue jacket with muted earth tones and soft green accents
- Approximate Height: 6.5 inches (16.5 cm)
- Approximate Length: 7 inches
Identification & Collector Features
- Original Royal Copenhagen three blue waves trademark on underside
- Artist Signed: ST
- Model number 772 corresponds to Christian Thomsen’s “Boy with Calf” design
- Dating mark indicates production 1960
- Clean, untouched three-wave mark confirms this is a First Quality piece (factory seconds typically have a scratch through the three waves)
- Original rectangular Royal Copenhagen paper inspection/store label remains attached to the base — a desirable and increasingly uncommon collector feature
Condition
Very Good Vintage Condition.
This figurine is a First Quality Royal Copenhagen piece with no factory second markings (If a craftsman spotted a minor flaw after firing, they would use a tiny diamond wheel or cutter to etch a fine scratch straight through the three blue wavy lines). The three blue waves trademark on the underside remains clean and untouched, confirming it was not downgraded due to a factory flaw.
The porcelain is bright and glossy with beautifully preserved underglaze decoration. No chips, cracks, repairs, or restoration noted.
The original vintage Royal Copenhagen paper label remains attached to the underside, which is a rare and desirable feature for collectors. Minor age-related wear to the paper label may be present due to its vintage nature.
Final Notes
A wonderful example of Danish porcelain artistry, this Royal Copenhagen Boy with Calf (Model 772) combines the timeless work of Christian Thomsen with the craftsmanship of one of Denmark’s most respected porcelain manufacturers. With its First Quality status, original label, and collectible farm-life subject, this figurine would make an exceptional addition to any Royal Copenhagen or Scandinavian porcelain collection.
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