Featured Pair P. Ipsen Kjobenhavn Danish Terracotta Plaques

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  1. mmarco102

    mmarco102 Well-Known Member

    Just got these at and unbelievable .99¢ for the pair. They were both covered with epoxy glue(see 2nd image) on the backs. First thing I did when I got home was to get it off. Was told they are late 19th c. But I find them in very good condition. Can they be datable? They are a nice 9” diameter each.


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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    "P. Ipsen, Kjobenhavn, Eneret" was used from 1871-1917. According to the internet. I suspect they can be dated more precisely though.

    Debora
     
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  4. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Those are Bertel Thorvaldsen's designs for the Ages of Man. The hunter bringing meat home to his family appears on cameos regularly.
     
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  5. mmarco102

    mmarco102 Well-Known Member

    thank you... :) I was hoping to get the story. *thumbs up* :)


    Awwh, yes. Thank you too @Bronwen, I knew you were going to chime in on the characters. Loved your information.

    These are not P. Ipsen Kjobenhavn :)
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  6. mmarco102

    mmarco102 Well-Known Member

    After finding that these were originally a set of four, I revisited seller’s list of items for sale and found the other two, explained the story and made a low but reasonable offer. Woke up this morning and, Wallaa. So they will soon be all back together. These are sellers images... :)

    Thanking both wonderful ladies for info.

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  7. colonelmustard

    colonelmustard Well-Known Member

    I have collected these scenes from Thorvaldsen myself. What a lovely set you have and congrats on getting all four!
     
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  8. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    They really are quite attractive.

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