Here is the first comprehensive reference guide to twentieth century porcelain models of animals and figurines by Royal Copenhagen. An invaluable reference for collectors and dealers, it includes all the well-known pieces together with many others which are rarely seen. Nearly 400 color plates are used to identify more than 500 separate models, among which only about one hundred are in production. Most models are cataloged according to their original sculptors, and more than forty of the modelers are recognized; including biographical information and diagrams of their monograms to aid in identification. Each example is described in detail and nearly all are accompanied by a photograph to illustrate salient points from the model profile. A complete list of known models and a values reference for secondhand examples are included. We are sure that you will be delighted with your purchase. However, in the event that an issue may arise, please do not hesitate to contact us before leaving negative feedback, as we will always look to resolve any issues for you. As the items we sell are in a used condition, we pride ourselves on grading them as accurately as possible. As an added quality check, we photograph all of our items, AND THE ITEM YOU SEE IN THE PHOTOGRAPH IS THE ITEM THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE.