Royal Copenhagen Royal Copenhagen Annual Santa

Royal Copenhagen Annual Santa - 2020

Item #: RC1051101

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Designer: Sven Vestergaard

Brand: Royal Copenhagen | Denmark

Item #: RC1051101

Dimensions:

H: 4"

Material:

Porcelain

Care:

Hand Wash Only

Santa must hurry on his way, as he has many presents to deliver in time for Christmas. Luckily his happy little helper, the polar bear cub, keeps him company on his merry way. The Annual Santa figurine is hand-painted with beautiful details and has been issued every year since 2001, created by artist Sven Vestergaard.

about the designer

An early start....
At the age of 16 Sven Vestergaard (b. 1932) was employed at the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory as an apprentice in the overglaze department. The effect of this decision is still evident in his meticulous attention to minute detail and the subtleties of the porcelain medium.
In 1959 Sven left the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory and started working as illustrator at various Danish advertising agencies as well as Berlingske Tidende, Denmark's oldest newspaper.

...and a happy return
When the position as draughtsman in the factory's design studio became vacant in 1975, Sven Vestergaard, who had never lost his love for porcelain, was happy to return and develop his talents as an artist.
That same year Sven Vestergaard's artwork was chosen for the Christmas plate, "Danish Watermill", his first Christmas plate in a series of many.
In 1985 he became designer of Royal Copenhagen's Christmas plates and in 1989 he got his own studio, working on a freelance basis for Royal Copenhagen.

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about the brand

Royal Copenhagen | Denmark

Founded in 1775, Royal Copenhagen is one of the world's oldest companies, and for more than 235 years their products have been made with not only the deepest respect for tradition, but also the highest standards of craftsmanship. Today, Royal Copenhagen is a highly distinguished brand, renowned for its exclusive quality porcelain products and its immaculate design.