Art Deco Spanish Carmen Dancer Figurine by Wolfgang Schwartzkopff for Rosenthal, 1934

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Admirable Rosenthal Figurine by Wolfgang Schwartzkopff: Spanish dancer in a pose, with her right raised hand supporting her head turned … Read more Admirable Rosenthal Figurine by Wolfgang Schwartzkopff: Spanish dancer in a pose, with her right raised hand supporting her head turned to the left from behind and looking over her left shoulder, dressed in the manner of a Spanish bullfighter: close-fitting short bolero jacket over bare upper body, long tight pants with belly sash, wide-brimmed hat and heeled shoes, white porcelain with sparse painting, incarnate, accents in red and black. Based on a round white plinth.

Manufactory: Selb / Bavaria / Rosenthal Germany Dating: manufactured 1934-1945 Material and technique: porcelain / chinaware / painted / glossy finish
Design: Wolfgang Schwartzkopff ca. 1928
Dimensions: hight: 25,0 cm / 9.84 in width: 9,0 cm / 3.54 in depth: 7,0 cm / 2.75 in Marks: Green Rosenthal mark with crown and crossed roses / Rosenthal / Germany Model number 425/I Bibliography: Ann Banduhn, Rosenthal Porcelain Figurines, USA 2010, page 223 Condition: very good This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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