Art Deco Spanish Carmen Lady Dancer Figurine from Rosenthal Selb, Germany, 1930s

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Admirable rosenthal figurine by wolfgang schwartzkopff: spanish dancer in a pose, with her right raised hand supporting her head turned … Read more Admirable rosenthal figurine by wolfgang schwartzkopff: spanish dancer in a pose, with her right raised hand supporting her head turned to the left from behind and looking over her left shoulder, dressed in the manner of a spanish bullfighter: close-fitting short bolero jacket over bare upper body, long tight pants with belly sash, wide-brimmed hat and heeled shoes, the crimson suit elaborately decorated with abstract gold decoration. Based on a round white plinth, artist's signature 'schwarzkopff' on the underside.

manufactory: selb / bavaria / rosenthal germany dating: manufactured 1934-1945 material: porcelain / chinaware / painted / glossy finish design: wolfgang schwartzkopff ca. 1928 dimensions: hight: 40,0 cm / 15.74 in width: 16,5 cm / 6.49 in depth: 14,0 cm / 5.51 in marks: green rosenthal mark with crown and crossed roses / rosenthal / germany model number 425 artist's signature 'schwartzkopff' on the underside bibliography: ann banduhn, rosenthal porcelain figurines, usa 2010, page 223 condition: very good this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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