A Royal Copenhagen 'Musselmalet' / 'blue fluted full lace' fruit stand, Denmark, late 19th century.
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Marked with underglaze blue factory mark in the form of the waves. No model number but this is model no 1011/1012. Drawing by Arnold Krug, Modelled by J. Jacobsen 1885-1886. Painters mark 9. Two parts. Decorated in underglaze blue and beige colour, the bowl with peirced lace decoration, carried by three putti standing on the rounded foot decorated with masks in relief. Diameter 28.5 cm. Height 39 cm.
Provenance
From the collection of Börje Johansson, a Swedish private collector, who focused on the most rare pieces from the famous Musselmalet service from Royal Copenhagen. He collected 1 000 objects for 20 years and now Bukowskis are entrusted to sell over 700 items in three auctions. The first part is offered online in November 2024, eighteen of the most spectacular pieces are to be sold at the Important Winter Sale 661, the last part of the collection will be offered in March 2025. The main focus in Börje Johanssons collection has been individual interesting pieces and not the full services. This is a collection comprising some of the earliest and most desirable Musselmalet items, but also later interesting collectibles, each piece made with the recognized and loved craftmanship of Royal Copenhagen, Den Kongelige Porcelainsfabrik.
Literature
Lauritz B. Dorenfeldt. Kongeligt Porcelaen 1820-1923. Blåmalet porcelain fra Den Kongelige Porcelainsfabrik. Musselmalet helblond, depicted on .Pl 6, page 110.
More information
One of the most iconic patterns from Royal Copenhagen is "Blue Fluted" also known as “Musselmalet” recognized worldwide for its timeless elegance. Originally inspired by Chinese porcelain, the pattern was produced by the german Meissen factory as early as the 1740s under the name " Strohblumen". Royal Copenhagen started using it in 1775, Blue Fluted has become a symbol of Danish porcelain craftsmanship since then. Under the direction of Arnold Krog between 1884 and 1916, the design was renewed, and three variations of Blue Fluted were introduced: Full Lace with a pierced lace edge, Half Lace with a painted relief lace edge, and Plain with an elegant painted border decoration to the fluted relief. Although the pattern is most commonly blue on a white background, it is also available in black, red, and green. Royal Copenhagen porcelain is not only timeless—it carries a legacy of quality, tradition, and artistic craftsmanship that makes each piece a masterpiece.
For 250 years, Royal Copenhagen has created porcelain with outstanding craftsmanship. Every step in the process—from the first sketch to the last painter’s brushstroke—shows meticulous and skilled craftsmanship, making each piece unique. Since its founding in 1775, Royal Copenhagen (Den Kongelige Porcelainsfabrik) has been a symbol of quality and tradition in porcelain. The techniques once developed by master artisans live on and are still used today to create each individual item with the same precision and care.