By Augarten Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Vienna, AT
Depiction of the commander Prince Eugene of Savoy with a baroque curly wig and in armor on horseback, holding the field marshal's baton in his right hand, the horse performing the classic riding figure of the 'Levade' and based on an oval plinth, as well as on a separate, original high base with the views of Belvedere Palace and a fleeing Turk in front of Vienna in relief, on the sides the coat of arms of the city of Vienna and the imperial double-headed eagle.
PRINCE EUGENE OF SAVOY-CARIGNAN (1663 - 1736): Born in France as the great-nephew of Cardinal Mazarin. The fact that Eugen could not pursue a promising career in the French army enabled him to enter Austrian military service. As early as 1683, the young prince took part in the defense of Vienna during the Turkish siege. Shortly after his first military actions, as well as after his participation in several subsequent significant battles against the Turks, he became a senior officer in the Austrian army. Prince Eugene's victory over the Turks at the Battle of Zenta (1697) represents both one of the most important turning points in European history and a glorious high point in Eugene's military career, who was appointed Field Marshal, Commander-in-Chief of the Austrian Army. Eugene was not only one of the most important generals in European history, but also an important politician as governor of the Italian Habsburg possessions, in his function as governor of Milan, and also as governor of the Netherlands.
Made circa 1950
White porcelain, painted, glossy finish, gilding
Measures:
total height: 37.5 cm / 14.76 in
figure height: 25.5 cm / 10.03 in
width of pedestal: 28.5 cm / 11.22 in
depth of pedestal: 21.5 cm / 8.46 in
Marks:
Underglaze blue shield mark with crown and 'Wien'/Vienna
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Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Baroque Augarten Porzellanmanufaktur Furniture