Panther stoneware figurine no. 20283 Royal Copenhagen Knud Kyhn

Panther stoneware figurine no. 20283 from Royal Copenhagen is a striking animal figurine with the weight and character for which Knud Kyhn is known. The figurine shows a panther in a low, forward-moving motion with a tense body, powerful paws and an intense expression in the head. The dark, lively glaze with interplay in brownish, golden and grey shades emphasizes the figurine's dramatic appearance and gives the surface depth from all angles.

Knud Kyhn had a special eye for the animals' anatomy and movement, and that is clearly felt here. The panther is modelled with great physical weight, but also with an agility that makes the figurine come alive in the room. It is precisely that combination that makes Royal Copenhagen animal figurines from Kyhn's hand so sought-after among collectors and design enthusiasts. As a stoneware figurine, it has a materiality and robustness that suits the motif particularly well, and the nuanced glaze highlights both muscles, face and tail in a way that gives the figurine personality.

A panther figurine like this fits beautifully into both classic and modern interiors, where it can stand alone as a sculptural eye-catcher on a shelf, in a display cabinet or on a side table. At the same time, it is a piece of Danish design history that still has a natural place in the home today. For many, it is precisely older stoneware figurines that are something special, because they unite craftsmanship, artistic quality and the joy of giving lasting quality objects new life.

Product information:
Manufacturer: Royal Copenhagen
Artist: Knud Kyhn
Item number: 20283
Type: Stoneware figurine
Motif: Panther