Description:

Ipsens Enke, Denmark
Bowl with seated bear in boat-shaped form, glazed ceramics in brown and reddish tones.

Manufacturer: Ipsens Enke, Denmark
Model: 224
Material: Glazed ceramics
Dimensions: H. 7.5 cm, L. 12 cm
Mark: Impressed “Ipsens Enke” mark, model number 224
Period: Before 1955
Condition: Excellent condition, with minor signs of age

A charming and humorous figure of a seated bear in a boat-shaped bowl, produced by Ipsens Enke in glazed ceramics. The piece combines functionality with decorative folk-art in a motif typical of the workshop’s naturalistic style.

Bio:
Ipsens Enke Ceramic Factory was founded in Copenhagen in 1843 and soon became one of Denmark’s most prominent producers of art ceramics. The firm is especially known for its naturalistic figures, animal motifs, and detailed faience works, which today are sought-after collector’s items.