Helge Christoffersen Unique Sculpture: "The Girl and the Tree"
This extraordinary Helge Christoffersen Unique Sculpture is a masterwork of mid-century Danish studio pottery. Unlike his series-produced works for Royal Copenhagen, this piece was created in Christoffersen’s own independent workshop. It features a rare, two-sided narrative: the front depicts a young girl holding a parasol that cleverly bisects the form, while the reverse reveals a beautifully hand-painted tree with lush pastel foliage.
 
Artistry & Form Helge Christoffersen (1925–1965) was a prodigy of the Royal Danish Academy, and his sculptor’s eye is evident in the three-dimensional depth of this piece. The delicate pastel palette on a cream background is a signature of his most whimsical, highly-coveted "Own Studio" creations. As a unique piece, the decoration was hand-painted by Christoffersen himself, ensuring no two versions of this form are identical.
 
Technical Specifications:
Artist: Helge Christoffersen (Signed with HC Monogram)
Origin: Own Studio, Denmark (c. 1955–1965)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Note: Features characteristic light crazing to the glaze, which is common and expected for this type of cream-ware body.
Dimensions: Height: 11" (28 cm) | Width: 8.5" (22 cm) | Depth: 5" (12 cm)
Weight: Significant at 3.6 kg, reflecting the solid stoneware/pottery construction.
 
Own a defining piece of the Helge Christoffersen Unique Sculpture legacy—a perfect intersection of sculpture and illustrative ceramic art.