Overglaze Figurines

Overglaze figurines are decorated after the figurines has been glazed and fired. Since the pigments do not have to withstand the intense heat used to fire the glass-like glaze, much brighter colors can be used, much finer detail can be achieved, and most figurines are highlighted with gold. This same process was used by Meissen to produce figurines and dinnerware, and it is the same process used in making Royal Copenhagen's prestigious Flora Danica dinner service.  Royal Copenhagen is rightly famous for its underglaze decorated figurines, which represent a major technical achievement and contribution to the potter's art, but it is with their overglaze techniques that they were able to create many of their most spectacular figurines.

All of the following figurines are now discontinued, and all are first quality and in mint condition.  Sizes are in inches, and refer to the height.

PHOTOS:  If the Description of a figurine appears in Blue, you can click on Description to see a photo of the figurine.  Otherwise, please ask of you would like to see a photo; I can usually email you a photo within a day or two.

ARTISTS:    BW = Bode Willumsen; CMH = Carl Martin-Hansen; CT = Christian Thomsen; GH = Gerhard Henning; HC = Holger Christensen; HH = Hans Hansen; 18C = 18th century design

PRICES: Most overglaze figurines were discontinued in the 1980s, and the last fairly complete price list was issued in 1981. In most cases, my current price is well below the 1981 wholesale price.  A few overglaze figurines were still listed in the 1988 Royal Copenhagen catalog, with Retail Prices 50% to 90% higher than 1981 prices. Current Retail Prices are approximately 250% of 1981 prices for most other Royal Copenhagen items that are still in production.  For example, Shepherd Boy Whittling (RC #905) had a 1981 Retail Price (MSRP) of $475; if still in production, that price would have risen to approximately $1175; my price is $200, which is less than the 1981 wholesale price ($475 x 50% = $237.50).

#	Description	My Price	Size	Artist	MSRP
Royal Copenhagen Overglaze Figurines
528	Goose Girl	$150	7.50	CT	1981 = $350
905	Shepherd Boy Whittling	$200	7.50	CT	1981 = $475
1188	Weeping Faun on Stand	Sold	6.25	GH	1981 = $1800
1228	Hans Clodhopper	Sold	7.00	CT	1981 = $950
2342	Opium Smoker	$225	5.50	LB	1981 = $825
2857	Seasons - Summer	Sold	3.50	??	1981 = Disc’d
2858	Seasons - Autumn	Sold	3.00	??	1981 = Disc’d
2859	Seasons - Winter	Sold	2.50	??	1981 = Disc’d
3658	Madonna and Child	Sold	9.00	HH	1981 = $300
4082	Man w/Cartwheel	$650	~7”	BW	1981 = Disc’d
4109	Man w/Fabric Rolls	$650	~7”	BW	1981 = Disc’d
4131	Woman w/Fence	$650	~7”	BW	1981 = Disc’d
4132	Lumberjack	$650	~7”	BW	1981 = Disc’d
12102	Amager Woman to Market	Sold	12.25	CMH	1981 = $2400
12134	Autumn (Four Seasons)	Sold	8.25	18C	1981 = $4200
12141	Spring (Four Seasons)	Sold	7.50	18C	1981 = $2700
12176	Summer (Four Seasons)	Sold	8.00	18C	1981 = $1875
12189	Winter (Four Seasons)	Sold	7.50	18C	1981 = $2600
12159	Mother & 2 Children (color)	$250	6.00	18C	1981 = Disc’d
12159	Mother & 2 Children (white)	$100	6.00	18C	1981 = Disc’d
12214	Skagen	Sold	13.25	CMH	1981 = $1900
12242	Girl with Golden Horn	$300	8.75	HC	1981 = $700

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