Art Nouveau Porcelain Sculpture of Lovers by Aloïs Hampel for Royal Dux Bohemia, 1910-1920

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The lovers, art nouveau porcelain sculptural group, royal dux bohemia, 1910-1920
ivory and rotten green porcelain centerpiece modeled by aloïs … Read more The lovers, art nouveau porcelain sculptural group, royal dux bohemia, 1910-1920
ivory and rotten green porcelain centerpiece modeled by aloïs hampel (1853-1924).
it depicts a nude female figure emerging from the water in the arms of her lover, who is leaning against a rock.
the composition expresses a harmonious and balanced sense of movement, expressed both in the woman's effort to emerge from the water and in the twisting of the two figures.
the faces and anatomical details are perfectly crafted and detailed, as is typical of the craftsmanship.
the base is shaped like a basin surmounted by a rocky outcrop and is embellished with flowers and sinuous branches modeled according to typical art nouveau forms.
origin: bohemia
period: early 20th century
under the base is the typical pink triangular mark in relief of the manufacturer "royal dux bohemia", no. 1119. Other marks: ix - 4
condition: excellent, no cracks or chips; surface cracking under the base.
dimensions: height 30 cm x width 30 cm x depth 24 cm
weight: 2889 g

the royal dux factory, a bohemian porcelain brand, became famous in the early 20th century for its art nouveau products.
founded in 1853 in duchcov (dux in german), northern bohemia, to produce utilitarian objects, the factory was later purchased by eduard eichler (1830-1887), a renowned jewish artist, marking the beginning of its prosperity. Beginning in 1898, after its move to berlin, it produced works of remarkable quality.
during the art nouveau period, the company enjoyed success thanks in part to the mastery of modeler-decorator aloïs hampel. This piece has an attribution mark,
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