Vintage 40s Hutschenreuther Karl Tutter Putto Cherub on Gold Sphere Figurine

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Beautiful Vintage Hutschenreuther Porcelain "Putto on a Golden Sphere" Figurine
Designed by Master Sculptor Karl Tutter (1883–1969)
Produced by the … Read more Beautiful Vintage Hutschenreuther Porcelain "Putto on a Golden Sphere" Figurine
Designed by Master Sculptor Karl Tutter (1883–1969)
Produced by the LHS Selb Art Department (Kunstabteilung) in Germany

Item Details:
Up for sale is a stunning, authentic mid-century German porcelain figurine featuring a beautifully detailed white glazed cherub / putto balancing elegantly atop a brilliant, polished gold-gilded sphere. This classic piece was designed by the renowned sculptor Karl Tutter, whose impressed signature "K. TUTTER" is visible on the bottom of the base.
The underside also features the official green lion factory stamp (LHS Germany Kunstabteilung), dating this exact piece to the desirable 1939–1964 production window. It also bears the original hand-painted gold painter's mark.

Perfect for a Traditional, Mid Century, or Hollywood Regency decor.

Dimensions:
Height: Approx. 8.25 inches (21 cm)
Condition Report: MINT / FLAWLESS CONDITION.
Absolutely NO chips, cracks, crazing, fleabites, or hidden restorations.
The fragile extremities (fingers, toes, and wings) are 100% intact.
The gold sphere is beautifully bright with no scratching, scuffing, or flaking.
Note: The tiny pinhole on the bottom is a factory-made ventilation hole required for the kiln firing process.

This magnificent piece has been meticulously cared for and makes an exquisite addition to any collection of fine European porcelain, mid-century art, or classic Tutter designs. See less