Art Nouveau Young Lady Ball Player Figurine attributed to Walter Schott for Meissen, 1900s

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Extremely decorative, fully sculptural representation of an art nouveau beauty in a softly falling robe, tilted forward to throw a … Read more Extremely decorative, fully sculptural representation of an art nouveau beauty in a softly falling robe, tilted forward to throw a golden ball, with the left forearm holding the back hem of the dress on her back. The figure is supported by a tree stump decorated with formed tendrils and is based on a round, stepped base with a decorative wavy band frieze and gold rims. Exceptional decoration in green and light blue. Modeller: walter schott (1861 - 1938) german sculptor and medalist. The model was designed 1897.

manufactory: meissen germany dating: circa 1900 style: art nouveau material: multicolored porcelain, glossy finish technique: handmade porcelain marked: underglaze blue meissen sword mark pommels on hilts / first quality model number q 180 b / former's number 16 / painter's number 3 dimensions: height: 30,0 cm / 11.81 in width: 20,0 cm / 7.87 in depth: 12,0 cm / 4.72 in bibliography: thomas & sabine bergmann, the art of meissen - figures, model numbers a 100 - z 300, erlangen, germany, 2010, catalogue number 281 on page 152. 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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