Statue by Rudolf Kaesbach for Rosenthal, 1930

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Rosenthal statue designed by Kaesbach in the early 1900s.
Ash blue porcelain paste - colored versions are extremely rare.

Height … Read more Rosenthal statue designed by Kaesbach in the early 1900s.
Ash blue porcelain paste - colored versions are extremely rare.

Height 43 cm, base 13 x 13 cm.

Rudolf Kaesbach: Mastery of Sculpture and the Elegance of the Female Form

Rudolf Kaesbach (1873–1955) was a master of German sculpture, renowned for his ability to capture the movement, expressiveness, and elegance of the human figure. His talent transcended time, making his works symbols of grace and beauty. Specializing in bronze and porcelain sculptures, Kaesbach dedicated a significant portion of his work to the celebration of the female form, enhancing it with a unique and refined style.

The Career of a Master
Kaesbach embarked on an international artistic journey, completing his studies in Hanau, Paris, and Brussels, where he refined his drawing, casting, and sculpting techniques. Having settled in Grunewald, Berlin, in 1903, he created many of his most significant works. Among his most famous sculptures are athletic and dynamic figures, such as "The Archer" and "The Horse Tamer," examples of anatomical perfection and dramatic tension. However, it is in his depictions of women that his art reaches the pinnacle of elegance.

The Harmony of Art and Porcelain: The Collaboration with Rosenthal
In the 1930s, Kaesbach collaborated with the prestigious Rosenthal porcelain factory, a leading producer of artistic porcelain. This partnership resulted in delicate biscuit porcelain figurines, combining the refined aesthetics of Art Deco with the precision of German craftsmanship. These works, characterized by natural, sinuous poses, enhance the beauty of the female form in a way that only Kaesbach could.

The figurines created for Rosenthal, often signed "R. Kaesbach," are masterpieces of grace and finesse. Biscuit porcelain, with its matte, velvety surface, lends an aura of purity and softness to the figures, making them particularly prized by collectors.

A Legacy of Grace and Beauty
Kaesbach's sculptures, both in bronze and porcelain, represent the intersection of tradition and innovation, classicism and modernity. Through his works, the artist immortalized the strength and elegance of the human figure, with particular attention to femininity, celebrating it as a symbol of harmony and perfection.

Today, Rudolf Kaesbach's creations are coveted by collectors around the world. Both monumental sculptures and delicate Rosenthal figurines testify to his genius and his ability to capture the essence of human beauty.

with his unmistakable style, Kaesbach invites us to reflect on art as a celebration of humanity and on an artist's ability to transform matter into emotion. This piece has an attribution mark,
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