Karin Jonzen Bronzed Figure Child With Doll Sculpture British Mid-Century Modern

Karin Jonzen Bronzed Figure Child With Doll Sculpture British Mid-Century Modern


A charming bronzed sculpture depicting a seated child tenderly holding a doll, attributed to the British sculptor Karin Jonzen. The figure is beautifully modelled with a gentle, contemplative expression and a naturalistic pose, capturing a quiet moment of childhood innocence.


Cast with a rich, dark bronze patina, the piece has a lovely tactile quality, with soft detailing to the clothing and hair. The child sits on a simple plinth base, adding to the understated elegance typical of Jonzen’s work.


This is a delightful decorative sculpture, ideal for collectors of 20th-century British art, figurative sculpture, or those drawn to emotive, intimate pieces.


Measures approx 17cm high x 13cm wide


A lovely piece that displays beautifully in both traditional and contemporary interiors.


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About the Artist – Karin Jonzen:

Karin Jonzen (1914–1998) was a highly regarded British sculptor of Swedish origin. She studied at the Slade School of Fine Art in London and later became known for her sensitive and expressive figurative works. Jonzen’s sculptures often explore themes of childhood, motherhood, and human connection, rendered with a calm, reflective quality.


Her work is held in several public collections, and she exhibited at the Royal Academy, where she was elected a Royal Academician in 1979. Jonzen also undertook a number of public commissions, further establishing her reputation as an important figure in 20th-century British sculpture.