Art Nouveau Ice-Scaters Figure Group attributed to Alfred Koenig for Meissen, Germany, 1910s

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Delicate meissen art nouveau porcelain group: a couple skating in elegant winter attire: the lady in a long white skirt … Read more Delicate meissen art nouveau porcelain group: a couple skating in elegant winter attire: the lady in a long white skirt with an ornate green embroidered border along the lower hem, a dark blue jacket with a black trim, a white cap and a long ermine scarf; the gentleman in a fine, sporty suit with a brown tartan pattern and a matching cap made of the same fabric; both holding hands and skating side by side in unison, the young man slightly behind his partner and supporting her. On a flat, uneven ice surface. 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: 20,0 cm / 7.87 inches width: 16,0 cm / 6.29 inches depth: 11,0 cm / 4.33 inches marks: blue meissen underglaze crossed sword mark anniversary mark 1710-1910 / first quality model number z 196 / former's number 76 / painter's number 74 bibliography: thomas & sabine bergmann, meissen - figures, model numbers a 100 - z 300, erlangen, germany, 2010, catalog number 438, on page 230. 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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