Finely modeled porcelain figure from the Danish manufactory Dahl Jensen / DJ Copenhagen. Model 1238 depicts an oriental-inspired fruit seller carrying a basket and belongs to the well-known exotic figure series of the workshop. The piece combines calm movement with fine hand-painted detail.
The design is attributed to Jens Peter Dahl-Jensen, founder and artistic director of the manufactory. Among collectors this model is considered a classic of the Dahl Jensen oriental series.
The base bears the early DJ Copenhagen Denmark factory mark and handwritten model number 1238.
Details
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Maker: Dahl Jensen / DJ Copenhagen, Denmark
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Model: Fruit seller
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Model number: 1238
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Attribution: Jens Peter Dahl-Jensen
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Material: hand-painted porcelain
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Quality: first quality
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Condition: flawless, no chips or cracks
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Height: approx. 21 cm / 8.3 in
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Production period: approx. 1930s (early factory mark)
Combined shipping: yes — if the system calculates postage too high, I’ll refund the difference promptly. Secure packaging.