Art Nouveau Figure Group by Alfred Koenig for Meissen, 1890s

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Very rare meissen art nouveau porcelain group: a dancing couple in elegant casual wear: the lady in a long, fitted … Read more Very rare meissen art nouveau porcelain group: a dancing couple in elegant casual wear: the lady in a long, fitted dress with a white skirt and black-and-green striped sleeves; on her hair, tied up high, an oversized white hat with a lavish rust-red feather decoration; on her feet, golden high-heeled shoes; the gentleman in a light brown suit with black lapels, a light green waistcoat with orange pinstripes and a blue tie, grey dancing shoes with black mesh and low heels; both facing each other in a dancing pose, performing a dance step side by side. Set on a white, flat oval base. 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 d 212 was created and made circa 1912. Manufactory: meissen germany dating: made ca. 1912 material: white porcelain, glossy finish technique: handmade and finest hand painting size: height: 18,5 cm / 7.28 inches width: 9,0 cm / 3.54 inches depth: 9,5 cm / 3.74 inches marks: blue meissen underglaze crossed sword mark with pommels / first quality model number d 212 / former's number 35 / painter's number 17 bibliography: thomas & sabine bergmann, meissen - figures, model numbers a 100 - z 300, erlangen, germany, 2010, catalog number 403, on page 214. Condition: very good this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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