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Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure 'Tennis Player', by Stephan Dakon, ca 1930

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Very Rare Goldscheider Ceramic Art Figure from around 1930: Standing young lady with a brunette bobbed haircut in elegant sportswear: comfortable, short-sleeved waistcoat with a low cut at the front, long pants with pressed creases and turn-ups, lace-up sports shoes, the left hand in the trouser pocket, in the right hand holding the tennis racket on the shoulder and looking to the left. On a black, elongated octagonal base with an oval upper edge. Designed by Stephan DAKON (1904 - 1992), was one of the most important designers who worked for the Goldscheider manufactory from 1924 until the mid-fifties. Model 5916 was created circa 1929. made circa 1930 Manufactory: Goldscheider Vienna / Austria Material & Technique: hand-crafted ceramics, white earthenware, hand-painted, glossy finish Dimensions: height: 37.0 cm / 14.56 in width: 18.0 cm / 7.08 in depth: 13.0 cm / 5.11 in Marks: model number 5916 / 227 / 31 Goldscheider Wien / Vienna manufactory stamp MADE IN AUSTRIA painter's and former's signs existing artist's signature 'Dakon' on the underside Bibliography: DECHANT / GOLDSCHEIDER, GOLDSCHEIDER: Firmengeschichte und Werkverzeichnis / History of the company and catalogue of works, Stuttgart (Germany), 2007, page 419, number 5916 Condition: very good.
  • Creator:
    Stefan Dakon (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930-1935
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Vienna, AT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1014430230332
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