Stoneware Portrait Mask of Mary Wigman by Victor Magito for Meissen

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Victor Magito for Meissen. Stoneware portrait mask of Mary Wigman. Height: 19 cm. Diameter: 11 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped. … Read more Victor Magito for Meissen. Stoneware portrait mask of Mary Wigman. Height: 19 cm. Diameter: 11 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped. The mask is made of "Böttgersteinzeug"/"Böttger stoneware" and bears a stamped inscription on the back: "Porträtmaske Mary Wigman von Victor Magito" as well as an engraved model number "K 249". The mask has a hanging device and was designed before 1926. It refers to Mary Wigman, a famous German dancer, and is also part of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Sculpture Collection, under inventory number ZV 3022. Mary Wigman (1886–1973) was a pioneering German dancer and choreographer, known as one of the founders of modern dance (Expressionist dance). She developed a unique, expressive dance style that focused on body movements as expressions of emotions and moods. Wigman founded a dance school in Dresden and had a major influence on the development of modern dance in Europe in the 20th century. Kastrup Glas is a Danish glass factory founded in 1847, known for its high-quality and beautiful, timeless glass designs. The factory produced both functional glassware and decorative art glass, often characterized by simplicity and functionality with a focus on aesthetics and craftsmanship. Kastrup Glas has played an important role in Danish glass industry and design history. See less