Description:

Royal Copenhagen, antique large soup tureen with stand.

Large hand-painted porcelain soup tureen with matching stand, decorated with a naturalistic thistle motif and refined gilded details. Executed to a very high standard of craftsmanship, characteristic of Royal Copenhagen’s prestigious serving pieces of the 19th century.

Origin: Denmark.
Manufacturer: Royal Copenhagen.
Material: Porcelain.
Dimensions: Stand W. 50 cm, D. 30 cm. Tureen H. 26 cm, W. 36 cm.
Period: Second half of the 19th century.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor signs of wear.
Quality: 1st factory quality.

Bio:
Founded in 1775, Royal Copenhagen is the oldest porcelain manufactory in Denmark. During the 19th century, the factory achieved international recognition for its exceptional craftsmanship, particularly in hand-painted porcelain with botanical and naturalistic decoration. Large serving pieces such as soup tureens were produced for formal dining and are today regarded as among the most desirable antique works from the manufactory.