- Want more images or videos?Request additional images or videos from the seller
Rosenthal "Hannibal" Horse Head Bust by Albert Hussman

About the Item
- Creator:Albert Hinrich Hussmann (Designer),Rosenthal (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 8.88 in (22.56 cm)Width: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. No chips or cracks.
- Seller Location:Ferndale, MI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5914230878492
Rosenthal
While the Rosenthal Porcelain Factory grew from humble decorating roots — as many pottery companies do — it eventually built a list of universally revered designer and artist partners that included Andy Warhol and Salvador Dalí. And after securing an enviable position as a top manufacturer of serveware and dominating the porcelain and bone china markets, Rosenthal expanded into furniture production, working with influential designers Verner Panton, Luigi Colani and Günther Ferdinand Ris and Herbert Selldorf.
German-born Jewish businessman Philipp Rosenthal founded the company in 1879 in Bavaria. It began as his modest workshop where he painted porcelain and encountered success with porcelain ashtrays. Rosenthal hired the best designers and clay modelers he could find. Adolf Oppel designed figurative Art Nouveau pieces, while Eleonore (Lore) Friedrich-Gronau produced decorative objects, namely her graceful porcelain dancer figurines, for the company.
Dinnerware, though, would be a Rosenthal mainstay. Between 1904 and 1910, Rosenthal produced its renowned dinnerware lines such as Donatello, Darmstadt and Isolde. These were introduced as unornamented white pieces — only later were they given their underglaze designs.
Rosenthal founder Philipp, a Catholic of Jewish ancestry, resigned in 1934 as the company’s president due to pressures owing to discriminatory German laws that took shape during the rise of the Nazi regime. Rosenthal died in 1937, and the family fled to America. The company would not regain its footing until 1950 when Rosenthal’s son, Philip, joined the firm and, in 1958, became chairman and dubbed Germany’s “China King.” At its peak, the company had 10,000 employees.
In the 1950s, Rosenthal’s modernist dinnerware was a significant part of the brand’s offerings, and by 1961 they introduced the famed Rosenthal Studio Line. Although furniture designers and ceramicists would lead the list of individuals working with Rosenthal — among them Tapio Wirkkala, Max Weber and Lisa Larson — the company eventually reached out to fine artists, not only Dalí and Warhol but Sandro Chia and Kenny Scharf. Rosenthal also collaborated with fashion designers Gianni Versace and Donatella Versace.
In a daring move in 1972, the company diversified into furniture, collaborating with some of the giants of mid-century modern design. The revolutionary Sunball chair, an icon of Space Age seating crafted by Selldorf and Ris, was among Rosenthal’s stellar successes in this venture.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Rosenthal ceramics, porcelain, tableware, seating and more.
Shipping & Returns
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Ferndale, MI
- Return Policy
This item cannot be returned.
- Rosenthal Studio Line Bjørn Wiinblad Matte White Porcelain Relief Covered BoxBy Rosenthal, Bjorn WiinbladLocated in Ferndale, MIA pretty porcelain container by Rosenthal Germany. Similar to the magic flute series (or part of) in design and artistry with female figures and floral in a matte white relief patter...Category
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
MaterialsPorcelain
- Tapio Wirkkala Rosenthal Germany Studio-Linie White Polygon Bowls, Set of SixBy Rosenthal, Tapio WirkkalaLocated in Ferndale, MIAn all white set of six 16 sided porcelain fruit bowls known as the Polygon pattern designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Germany's Studio Line collection.Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Tableware
MaterialsPorcelain
- Bitossi Ceramiche Rimini Blu Cat Sculpture by Aldo LondiBy Aldo Londi, BitossiLocated in Ferndale, MIA hand crafted Aldo Londi (1911–2003) for Bitossi Ceramiche cat sculpture in Rimini Blue. The striking blue color and unusual use of texture make this series a hallmark for Bitossi a...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
MaterialsCeramic, Felt, Paint
- Signed Vicke Linstrand for Kosta Crystal Owl PaperweightBy Vicke LindstrandLocated in Ferndale, MIA Kosta crystal paperwieght by Vicke Lindstrand with etched eyes and feathers on head and front side of body. Underside is signed Kosta 92458 Lindstrand. Elis Berg started as a de...Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
MaterialsCrystal
- Orrefors Sweden Crystal Elephant Paperweight Desk AccessoryBy Gunnar Cyren, OrreforsLocated in Ferndale, MIOrrefors Sweden crystal elephant paperweight figurine. Etched signature on underside, Orrefors GCY 80214.Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
MaterialsCrystal
$116 Sale Price20% Off - Orrefors Sweden Crystal Gorilla Paperweight Desk AccessoryBy Gunnar Cyren, OrreforsLocated in Ferndale, MIOrrefors Sweden Crystal Gorilla paperweight figurine. Original label intact, etched signature, Orrefors GC 480715.Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
MaterialsCrystal
$116 Sale Price20% Off
- Rena Rosenthal Cast Metal Art Deco TableBy Rena RosenthalLocated in Chicago, ILIntricately cast Art Deco tripodal side table by Rena Rosenthal. Tabletop is a beautifully detailed collage of foliage, African women on horses, and a beaming center sun with smiling...Category
Vintage 1930s American Patio and Garden Furniture
MaterialsMetal
- Karl Hagenauer for Rena Rosenthal Art Deco Side TableBy Rena Rosenthal, Karl HagenauerLocated in Miami, FLKarl Hagenauer for Rena Rosenthal Art Deco side table Offered for sale is a 1930s occasional table by Karl Hagenauer for Rena Rosenthal. The table is brass plated wrought iron wit...Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Side Tables
MaterialsBrass, Wrought Iron
- Unique Royal Copenhagen Octagonal Dish of PorcelainBy Royal CopenhagenLocated in Copenhagen, DKUnique Royal Copenhagen Octagonal Dish of Porcelain, Decorated in Underglaze Blue With Horse Signed by Gotfred Rode. Measures 39.5 cm / 15 35/64 inCategory
Early 20th Century Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
MaterialsPorcelain
- Nymphenburg Porzellan Porcelain Dapple Gray Stallion Horse FigurineLocated in Copenhagen, DKNymphenburg Porzellan Porcelain Dapple Gray Stallion Horse Figurine Measures Approx: 21 cm x 22 cm / 8 17/64 in. x 8 21/32 in. Impressed mark 5/ 558 and impressed Nymphenburg ...Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
MaterialsPorcelain
- Doulton Cider Pitcher, Draft Horse Decoration Arts and CraftsBy Royal DoultonLocated in Great Barrington, MAImpressively tall Arts and Crafts amber-yellow cider pitcher with striking black contrasted work horses, decorated all around the body.Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Pitchers
MaterialsPorcelain
- Large Plaster Bust of Horses HeadLocated in Bagshot, GBIf you are a Horse lover then this must be a piece for you A large plaster Horse Head on a base. This is a great decorative piece for the home or interior project.Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Other Busts
MaterialsPlaster
- German Bronze Figure of Don Quixote, by Albert Heinrich Hussman '1874-1946'Located in New York, NYDon Quixote on horse on marble base. Signed A. Hussman.Category
Vintage 1910s German Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsBronze
- Greek Dancer Rosenthal by LiebermannBy RosenthalLocated in Weiningen, CHGreek dancer Rosenthal by Liebermann.Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
MaterialsPorcelain
- Bust of Prince AlbertLocated in New York, NYIn centuries past, lucky artists were ennobled after mastering their craft and achieving renown, but Baron Marochetti had been born into the noblility before he proved his mettle as ...Category
Antique 1850s Italian Victorian Busts
MaterialsBronze
$8,000 - Small Horse Head Bust Made with Compressed Marble PowderBy LAGULocated in İSTANBUL, TRWeight: 1,1 kg -This is a special working. -Produced from pressed marble powder. -Produced from the original molds of the works from the museum. -The original is displayed in t...Category
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Animal Sculptures
MaterialsStatuary Marble
- Small Black Horse Head Bust Made with Compressed Marble PowderBy LAGULocated in İSTANBUL, TRMeasures: Weight: 1,1 kg. -This horse statue is a special working. -Produced from pressed marble powder and painted in black.Category
2010s Turkish Classical Greek Animal Sculptures
MaterialsStatuary Marble
$110 Sale Price / item20% Off
- Tom Ford Cut out Shoulders and Sleeves DressBy Tom FordLocated in Water Mill, NYA fabulous white jersey dress from Tom Ford. It has cut out shoulders, sleeves and back all outlined in black velvet piping which ties at the shoulders. The dress is semi fitted th...Category
Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Vintage MOSCHINO "CARTOON COUTURE" Medallion Trompe L'oeil Belted Black DressBy Moschino, Moschino CoutureLocated in Kingersheim, AlsaceVintage MOSCHINO "CARTOON COUTURE" Medallion Trompe L'oeil Belted Black Dress Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust, waist and hips: Bust: 17.32 inches (44 cm) Waist: 14....Category
1990s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses
- Versace Collection green dressBy Gianni VersaceLocated in Capri, ITVersace Collection green dress totally made in italy in size s total lenght 70 cmCategory
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses
- VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit SetBy Valentino, Valentino GaravaniLocated in Thiensville, WIVALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...Category
1990s Italian Trouser Pant Suits
$367 Sale Price50% Off - Dsquared2 Black Lether Jacket Size 44Located in Beverly Hills, CAProduct details: Size 44 100% leather Featuring moto style leather jacket with silver tone hardware, collar, four six front pockets, front zipper closure, zipper and metal click in ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Coats and Outerwear
$1,192 Sale Price20% Off
Recently Viewed
View MoreThe 1stDibs Promise
Learn MoreExpertly Vetted Sellers
Confidence at Checkout
Price-Match Guarantee
Exceptional Support
Buyer Protection
Trusted Global Delivery