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Ludwig Gies "Mondschaf" ( Moon Sheep ), Glazed Porcelain Figurine

About the Item

Glazed porcelain figurine by Ludwig Gies ( 1887-1966 ). Design from 1926. Executed by State Porcelain Manufacture Berlin ( KPM ). Reliefed surface. Reverse side marked: Sceptre mark for KPM factory. Dimensions: Height 13.58 in ( 34,5 cm ), Width 15.75 in ( 40 cm ), Depth 4.33 in ( 11 cm ) Moon Sheep was inspired by Christian Morgenstern's poem of the same name. Literature: Bröhan-Museum, Berliner Porzellan vom Jugendstil zum Funktionalismus 1889-1939, Page 201.
  • Creator:
    Ludwig Gies (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.58 in (34.5 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Depth: 4.33 in (11 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1926
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Berlin, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU97661242002
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