Temple Figurine attributed to F. Liebermann for Rosenthal, Germany, 1914

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Rosenthal germany rarest female figurine: so-said 'temple dedication' manufactory: selb / bavaria / rosenthal germany dating: manufactured circa 1914 ( … Read more Rosenthal germany rarest female figurine: so-said 'temple dedication' manufactory: selb / bavaria / rosenthal germany dating: manufactured circa 1914 ( = very early !) material and technique: porcelain / chinaware / painted / glazed (glossy finish) design: ferdinand liebermann (1913) a semi-nude female figurine with headpiece looking like a helmet goes down a step / both arms are raised: she holds a plate and a small bottle. A mantle falls down woman's back framing her figurines in amazing manner. The figurine is supported by tiered & semi-circular base. ____________________________________________________________________________________ very special note: this rosenthal figurine is extremely rare, only 200 items were ever modelled ! this gorgeous rosenthal porcelain sculpture is of finest appearance, indeed. ____________________________________________________________________________________ hallmarked: signed at backside ('ferd. Liebermann', visible at edged area) mark type of 1914: rosenthal kunstabteilung selb/bavaria mark with swords and crown bottom not glazed / there is a slash crossing the mark visible further following german inscription is visible at reverse side: dieses modell existiert nur in 200 exemplaren (= this model is one of only 200 known examples ) model s 192 measures: height (base included): 37 cm ( = circa 14.8 inches ) width: 32.0 cm ( = circa 12.8 inches ) depth: 12.5 cm ( = circa 5.0 inches ) 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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