This delightful Pair of Bird Figurines represents the highly collectible work of Joseph Simon for Søholm Stentøj (Søholm Stoneware), located on the Danish island of Bornholm.3 Simon, educated at the Academy of Art in Vienna, worked with Søholm in the late 1960s, contributing a range of charming and robust animal sculptures.
 
Crafted from heavy stoneware, these pieces feature a tactile, matte body with subtle, striated glazes, reflecting the trend toward natural materials and earthy palettes in the Mid-Century period. The large size makes them a prominent decorative feature.
 
Designer: Joseph Simon (b. 1934, Hungary)
Factory: Søholm Stentøj, Bornholm, Denmark
Period: Late 1960s / Early 1970s
Material: Glazed Stoneware
Markings: Rooster is marked 642 Søholm Denmark; Hen is marked S Søholm Denmark.
Condition: Excellent.
Dimensions (Set):
Rooster:
Signed: 642 Soholm Denmark, original label
Excellent condition
Height: 7 inches (18 cm)
Width: 7½ inches (19 cm)
Hen:
Signed: S Soholm Denmark
Height: 6 3/4 inches(17.5 cm)
Width: 6 3/4 inches (17.5cm)
Height: 7 inches (18 cm)
Width: 7½ inches (19 cm)
 
The substantial size of the pair makes them perfect for a mantelpiece or bookshelf.