Wall Sculpture of Magic Horse by Peter Strang for Meissen, 1988

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Finest meissen porcelain figurine group: an oriental man in exotic costume with a tall hat riding on a grey horse … Read more Finest meissen porcelain figurine group: an oriental man in exotic costume with a tall hat riding on a grey horse above a cloud with a flying dove, holding a girl with long flowing hair sitting sideways in front of him on the horse, gazing dreamily to the side. Polychrome overglaze painting and sparse gold decoration, wall hanging. Designed by peter strang (1936 - 2022) sculptor, from 1950 at the meissen manufactory, studied at the academy in dresden, 1973-2001 artistic director at the meissen manufactory, then freelance, from 1981 resident in moritzburg, created numerous genre and animal figures as well as wall sculptures. Manufactory: meissen germany designed: 1967 manufactured late 20th century technique: handmade porcelain, finest handpainting, glossy finish dimensions: height: 31,0 cm / 12.20 in width: 23,0 cm / 9.05 in depth: 6,5 cm / 2.55 in marks: meissen underglaze blue crossed sword mark of 20th century / first quality model number 73356 / former's number 141 year's sign 1988 bibliography: thomas & sabine bergmann, supplement meissen artist's - figures, model numbers a 100 - z 300, erlangen, deutschland, 2010, catalogue number 2866 on page 377. 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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