Large Art Nouveau Lady Ring Thrower Figurine attributed to R. Boeltzig for Meissen, 1910s

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A highly decorative, full-sculptural representation of an art nouveau beauty with hair artfully tied back with a large bow, wearing … Read more A highly decorative, full-sculptural representation of an art nouveau beauty with hair artfully tied back with a large bow, wearing a softly draping gown held together at the upper body by straps, with her chest partially exposed, in a gracefully striding pose, her upper body leaning slightly backwards, holding a hoop in her left hand and a staff in her right. The figure is based on white octagonal base with gold rims and artist's signature on the top.

manufactory: meissen dating: made 1910-1915 material: multicolored porcelain, glossy finish / metal ring and staff technique: handmade porcelain style: art nouveau size: height: 38,5 cm / 15.15 inches width: 18,0 cm / 7.48 inches depth: 18,0 cm / 7.48 inches marks: meissen crossed swords mark with knobs on hilts / first quality model number a 235 / former's number 100 / painter's number 60 bibliography: thomas & sabine bergmann, the art of meissen - figures, model numbers a 100 - z 300, erlangen, germany, 2010, catalogue number 280 on page 151. 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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