German and Spanish wooden figures from the Middle Ages captivated her sense of form

Royal Copenhagen Hjerternes Jul - Hearts of Christmas Platte 2006

Anton Michelsen Christmas Fork 1981 Gilded Sterling Silver with enamel

With inscription "Trink aus und leg mich nieder

Rosenthal Art Nouveau Easter Plate from 1917

A. Michelsen 1981 Julegaffel Forgyldt Sterling Sølv med emalje Piber German and Spanish wooden figuresAnton Michelsen Christmas Fork 1981 Gilded Sterling Silver with enamel The artist, sculptor and bird expert Falke Bang has chosen the robin as this year's motif. The little sparrow bird with the red breast has no particular connection to Christmas, but is a frequent visitor to the bird feeder all year round.