Art Nouveau Ice-Scaters Figurine by Alfred Koenig for Meissen, 1890s

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Delicate meissen art nouveau porcelain group: skating couple in elegant winter clothing: the lady in a long white skirt, pink … Read more Delicate meissen art nouveau porcelain group: skating couple in elegant winter clothing: the lady in a long white skirt, pink jacket with white hem, white cap and long ermine scarf, the gentleman in a fine, sporty green suit with stripes and dots and a matching cap made of the same fabric, both holding hands and scating side by side in step, the young man slightly behind his partner and supporting her. On a flat, irregular ice base. Excellent design with delicate decorations. Designer: alfred könig (1871 - 1940) studied at the art academy in dresden, since 1897 he worked in the meissen manufactory as a designer and modeler. The artist specialized in the design of human figures in various variations, such as genre figures, children, athletes, soldiers etc. Model z 196 was created and made circa 1910. Manufactory: meissen germany dating: made ca. 1910 material: white porcelain, glossy finish technique: handmade and finest hand painting size: height: 21,0 cm / 8.26 inches width: 11,0 cm / 4.33 inches depth: 14,0 cm / 5.51 inches marks: blue meissen underglaze crossed sword mark / first quality model number z 196 / former's number 51 / painter's number 68 condition: very good this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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