Royal Copenhagen Figurine Series:
Zodiac Signs by Christel Marott
In the mid-80s Christel Marott created sculptures of the twelve astrological signs of the zodiac, supremely capturing the special characteristics of each sign. Twelve girls appear in Christel's inimitable, sensual style, cunningly combining innocence and decadence.
Christel Marott (1919-1992) was only seventeen when she made her debut as an illustrator of weekly magazines, and throughout her life she continued to draw illustrations for weeklies and fashion magazines. She signed her work Christel, and it became synonymous with alluring girls with long legs and a characteristic, vibrant sensuality. Christel's talent diversified; her designs for fashion, shoes, and theater decorations show the scope of her abilities. She moved to Rome in 1973, where she developed her interest in the art of sculpture. She studied at the academy of art in Rome, and went on to create a series of unique sculptures in ceramics.
These figurines were introduced by Royal Copenhagen in 2004 and are originally produced only in white bisque (unglazed) porcelain. In 2007, Royal Copenhagen started producing them in black as well. To see the black versions of this series, click on Zodiac Black. They vary in height from approximately 7 inches high (Aquarius, reclining, 18 cm) to just over 10 inches high (standing figures, 26 cm).
In November, 2016 all Zodiac
figurines were discontinued. The
last MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) in the US was $195 each.
A similar set of male Zodiac
figurines was produced from 2007 to 2016, done only in white, now also
discontinued.
As of July, 2021 I am sold out of all the Zodiac figurines EXCEPT one Aquarius black female and one Sagittarius white male. Priced at $175 each.
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#1249-100
Aquarius 18cm |
#1249-101
Pisces 19cm |
#1249-102
Aries 26cm SOLD OUT |
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January
20 - February 18 ** |
February
19 - March 20 ** |
March
21 - April 19** |
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#1249-103
Taurus 25cm |
#1249-104
Gemini 25cm |
1249-105
Cancer 20cm |
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April
20 - May 20 ** |
May
21 - June 20 ** |
June
21 - July 22 ** |
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#1249-106
Leo 26cm |
#1249-107
Virgo 22cm |
#1249-108
Libra 26cm |
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July
23 - August 22 ** |
August
23 - September 22 ** |
September
23 - October 22 ** |
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#1249-109
Scorpio 20cm |
#1249-110
Sagittarius 23cm |
#1249-099
Capricorn 22cm |
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October
23 - November 21 ** |
November
22 - December 21 ** |
December
22 - January 19 ** |
** The actual starting and ending dates vary from year to year because of leap years, and different astrology systems may use differing dates.
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