Hjorth - Fisherwoman

Fisher woman Figural by
Hjorth - Denmark
7" high
Well modeled figural of woman seated on low stool, holding a freshly caught fish in a basket. By the venerable Bornholm (Denmark) pottery, Hjorth (pronounced YORT; see below for Background).

Circa 1940's.

Detail showing detail of modeling.

In red ink on base - probably a later dedication
when given as a gift by previous owners.
$ 345. P-786-O

BACKGROUND: Founded in 1895. "The premier factory in Bornholm - where virtually all of the clay for Danish ceramics orfiginates - produced both production and wheel turned studio pieces...always honoring their commitment to technical excellence and impeccable quality."
Scandinavian Art Pottery: Denmark and Sweden, Robin Hecht, 2000, Schiffer
Additional Reference: "Porslinsmarken", S. E. Vingedal, 1982

Base impressed with:
L. Hjorth
Denmark
(stylized deer logo)

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		Fisher woman Figural by Hjorth - Denmark 7" high Well modeled figural of woman seated on low stool, holding a freshly caught fish in a basket. By the venerable Bornholm (Denmark) pottery, Hjorth (pronounced YORT; see below for Background). Circa 1940's. Detail showing detail of modeling.
In red ink on base - probably a later dedication when given as a gift by previous owners. $ 345. P-786-O BACKGROUND: Founded in 1895. "The premier factory in Bornholm - where virtually all of the clay for Danish ceramics orfiginates - produced both production and wheel turned studio pieces...always honoring their commitment to technical excellence and impeccable quality." *Scandinavian Art Pottery: Denmark and Sweden, Robin Hecht, 2000, Schiffer Additional Reference:* "Porslinsmarken", S. E. Vingedal, 1982		Base impressed with: L. Hjorth Denmark (stylized deer logo)