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The comprehensive reference to porcelain animals and figurines made in Denmark by Royal Copenhagen in the 20th century. Frequently light blue coloring and subtle shading characterize these animals, here arranged by their original sculptors. Hundreds of different popular styles with variations by over forty modelers are recognized.

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Robert J. Heritage worked for the British government in the scientific instruments industry before his retirement. He brings the keen skills of an analyst to his collecting interests, and has carefully studied and formed an impressive group of Royal Copenhagen figurines.

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Here is the first comprehensive reference guide to twentieth century porcelain models of animals and figurines by Royal Copenhagen. An invaluable reference for collectors and dealers, it includes all the well-known pieces together with many others which are rarely seen. Nearly 400 color plates are used to identify more than 500 separate models, among which only about one hundred are in production. Most models are cataloged according to their original sculptors, and more than forty of the modelers are recognized; including biographical information and diagrams of their monograms to aid in identification. Each example is described in detail and nearly all are accompanied by a photograph to illustrate salient points from the model profile. A complete list of known models and a values reference for secondhand examples are included.

Zusammenfassung
The comprehensive reference to porcelain animals and figurines made in Denmark by Royal Copenhagen in the 20th century. Frequently light blue coloring and subtle shading characterize these animals, here arranged by their original sculptors. Hundreds of different popular styles with variations by over forty modelers are recognized.