L. Hjorth Bornholm Ceramic Hippopotamus Figurine
Bring a touch of whimsical Danish modern design into your space with this charming vintage stoneware hippopotamus, handcrafted by the renowned studio L. Hjorth on the Baltic island of Bornholm, Denmark.
 
This wonderfully expressive little hippo features a glossy, rich chocolate-brown glaze and a beautifully sculpted wide-open mouth. The piece is widely attributed to Gertrud Kudielka, who was the principal designer of animal figures for L. Hjorth from 1930 through the 1960s. Her signature playful, stylized, yet minimalist approach to forms is written all over this captivating sculpture, making it a highly collectible example of mid-century Scandinavian art pottery.  
Product Details & Condition:
Manufacturer: L. Hjorth (Bornholm, Denmark)  
Designer: Attributed to Gertrud Kudielka  
Model Number: 640 (clearly incised on the foot) 
 Era: Circa 1950s / 1960s  
Material: Stoneware / Ceramic  Glaze: Glossy, deep variegated brown
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs.  
Markings: Fully authenticated on the underside with the incised stamp: "L. Hjorth Danmark" alongside the classic studio stag mark and the model number 640.
Measurements:
Height: 3 inches (8 cm)
Length: 4 ¾ inches (12 cm)