Goldscheider Vienna Lady Sitting on Suitcase by Stephan Dakon, 1930s

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Rare and delicate goldscheider art déco ceramic figurine of the 1930s: elegant young lady with chin-length curly blonde hair and … Read more Rare and delicate goldscheider art déco ceramic figurine of the 1930s: elegant young lady with chin-length curly blonde hair and an elegant black hat, a light grey skirt and a dark blue patterned top, over which she wears a short-sleeved light grey waistcoat and long black gloves; with her legs crossed and her left arm resting on her hip, her right forearm resting on her leg, sitting on a large, light brown suitcase and looking straight ahead; next to her on the suitcase is an open book, beneath her legs a large, light grey, round hat box. Without a plinth; the artist’s signature ‘dakon’ on the top right of the back of the suitcase. Designed by stephan dakon (1904 - 1992), was one of the most important designers who worked for the goldscheider manufactory from 1924 until the mid-fifties. Model 6959 was created and made circa 1934. Manufactory: goldscheider vienna / austria material & technique: hand-crafted ceramics, white earthenware, hand-painted, glossy finish dimensions: height: 24,5 cm / 9.64 in width: 13,5 cm / 5.31 in depth: 16,5 cm / 6.49 in marks: model number 6959 / 9 / 6 goldscheider wien (vienna) manufactory stamp made in austria painter's and former's signs existing artist signature 'dakon' on the back of the suitcase bibliography: dechant / goldscheider, goldscheider: firmengeschichte und werkverzeichnis / history of the company and catalogue of works, stuttgart (germany), 2007, page 444, number 6959 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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