Porcelain Model 1609 Hannibal Equestrian Horse Head Sculpture by Albert Hinnrich Hussmann for Rosenthal, 1920s-1940s

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Albert hinnrich hussmann "hannibal" equestrian bisque porcelain sculpture for rosenthal, model 1609, germany

a striking equestrian sculpture designed by albert … Read more Albert hinnrich hussmann "hannibal" equestrian bisque porcelain sculpture for rosenthal, model 1609, germany

a striking equestrian sculpture designed by albert hinnrich hussmann for rosenthal, depicting the legendary carthaginian commander hannibal astride a rearing horse. Originally modelled in 1936, the composition is among the sculptor's most dramatic porcelain creations, combining anatomical precision with a powerful sense of movement and psychological intensity.

executed in fine white bisque porcelain, the sculpture captures both horse and rider in a moment of heightened tension. The horse raises its head with mouth open and mane swept backwards, while hannibal appears poised in command, creating a composition that is both dynamic and finely balanced. The unglazed satin surface of the bisque porcelain emphasises the modelling and allows light and shadow to articulate every detail.

albert hinnrich hussmann (1874–1946) was one of germany's leading sculptors of equestrian and animal subjects. His work combined academic realism with a romantic sense of narrative, earning him numerous public commissions throughout the imperial and interwar periods. Alongside his monumental works, hussmann collaborated with rosenthal to adapt some of his sculptural compositions into porcelain editions, bringing museum-quality modelling into domestic interiors.

manufacturer: rosenthal

designer: albert hinnrich hussmann (1874–1946)

model: hannibal, no. 1609

country of manufacture: germany

original design: 1936

production: 1974-1982

material: white bisque porcelain

colour: white

collection: rosenthal classic rose

dimensions

height: 23 cm


marks

green rosenthal classic rose mark to the underside.

impressed model number 1609 and artist's initials "ahh".

the discreet pinhole to the underside indicates factory second quality (zweite wahl), a grading often resulting from minor manufacturing imperfections that are generally imperceptible when displayed.

about rosenthal

founded in 1879, rosenthal became one of germany's most influential porcelain manufacturers, collaborating with leading sculptors, artists, and designers throughout the twentieth century. The company's figural porcelain productions are especially admired for their exceptional modelling and technical execution.

a powerful and highly decorative example of twentieth-century german porcelain sculpture, ideal for collectors of equestrian art, historical figures, animal sculpture, and classic rosenthal design. The strong silhouette and expressive modelling make this piece particularly effective on a console, pedestal, or within a curated display of figurative works.

style: classical; art deco; neoclassical; equestrian sculpture

materials: bisque porcelain

place of origin: germany

period: mid-20th century

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