Large Putto the Day Figure in Porcelain attributed to Heinrich Schwabe for Meissen, 1930s

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Large putto floating above the earth's atmosphere: day, in a bright pink robe, holding a rose blossom in his left … Read more Large putto floating above the earth's atmosphere: day, in a bright pink robe, holding a rose blossom in his left arm, stretching upwards full of morning energy, in his right hand a torch, the symbol of warmth and light, sunrays adorn his head, a sunflower, ears of corn and a singing bird to his right are further attributes of the day that brings life to bloom. Based on a gilded spherical segment on an octagonal white base plate with gold decoration
heinrich schwabe (1847 - 1924) studied at the arts and crafts school in nuremberg (germany) and was a professor in nuremberg from 1875 to 1907. The artist was known for his famous cupid series (l models), which he designed for the meissen manufactory, and also created models for busts, children and genre figures. Model l 134 was created 1877-80.

manufactory: meissen germany manufactured: 1934-1947 technique: handmade porcelain, finest handpainting, glossy finish style: rococo measures: height: 50,5 cm / 19.88 in width: 20,0 cm / 7.87 in depth: 20,0 cm / 7.87 in marks: meissen underglaze blue crossed sword mark / first quality model number l 134 / former's number 121 bibliography: thomas & sabine bergmann, meissen artist - figures, model numbers a 100 - z 300, erlangen (germany) 2018, catalogue number 144 on page 80. Condition: excellent this piece has an attribution mark,
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