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pinedalondon · ‎05-20-2018

Hello, could you help me resolve the mistery with this figurine? It looks totally as Royal Copenhagen figure 502. It doesn't have any marks on the base, however.

Also, the base is flat. Could anyone help me to ID whether this figurine is fake or real.

maxine*j · ‎05-20-2018

All I can say is that given the lack of mark and the different shape, etc., it would seem that yours is not the genuine article. Below is one that is (for others to see). People love polar bears, so your little guy will find a buyer, though.

pinedalondon · ‎05-20-2018

Hi, many thanks for the reply. I also had a doubt about this.

However, I have found examples of other figurines with flat bases that are genuine dated from 1901.

maxine*j · ‎05-20-2018

@pinedalondon wrote:
Hi, many thanks for the reply. I also had a doubt about this.
However, I have found examples of other figurines with flat bases that are genuine dated from 1901.

Do you mean you found other examples of this particular figurine with a flat base? Or unmarked examples of this particular figurine? And how about that glaze, which looks different on yours, rather chalky.

I want it to be the real deal, too, for your sake, and I hope it is. I can only say that it does not look like it, to me.

If you don't get an answer here, try the eBay Pottery, Glass, and Procelain Board. Here's the link to that forum:

https://community.ebay.com/t5/Pottery-Glass-Porcelain/bd-p/275

pinedalondon · ‎05-20-2018

Thanks for your reply and suggestions!

Yes, the photo above is a base of a similar figurine of the roaring bear that I found one of the auction websites.

As for unmarked examples, I find it rather confusing, because I read that from 1775 Royal Copenhagen always marked their porcelain. I think it might maybe not as much a fake, but a factory defect that was not intended for sale. Then I wonder how it went into sale eventually.

maxine*j · ‎05-20-2018

@pinedalondon wrote:
Thanks for your reply and suggestions!
Yes, the photo above is a base of a similar figurine of the roaring bear that I found one of the auction websites.
As for unmarked examples, I find it rather confusing, because I read that from 1775 Royal Copenhagen always marked their porcelain. I think it might maybe not as much a fake, but a factory defect that was not intended for sale. Then I wonder how it went into sale eventually.

Yes, as you say, according to their website [ https://www.royalcopenhagen.com/ourpassion/marks ], every piece of Royal Copenhagen is marked. Even the "seconds" are marked: "Pieces which do not meet the factory's demands for perfection are marked as 'seconds'. This was done by scratching through the 3 wavy blue lines with a diamond cutter. These pieces were sold with a 25-30% discount at the factory shop."

On the other hand, who bothers to fake a piece of Royal Copenhagen without faking the mark as well? (I saw one marked "Denmarm").

So... I really hope someone comes along who can help, as what I know fits in a thimble with room left over.