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Large Meissen Porcelain Figure, Putto 'The Day', by Heinrich Schwabe, Mid-20th
About the Item
Large putto floating above the earth's atmosphere:
Day, in a bright pink robe, holding a rose blossom in his left arm, stretching upwards full of morning energy, in his right hand a torch, the symbol of warmth and light, sunrays adorn his head, a sunflower, ears of corn and a singing bird to his right are further attributes of the day that brings life to bloom. Based on a gilded spherical segment on an octagonal white base plate with gold decoration
Heinrich SCHWABE (1847 - 1924) studied at the arts and crafts school in Nuremberg (Germany) and was a professor in Nuremberg from 1875 to 1907. The artist was known for his famous cupid series (L models), which he designed for the Meissen manufactory, and also created models for busts, children and genre figures.
Model L 134 was created 1877-80.
Manufactory: Meissen Germany
Manufactured: 1934-1947
Technique: Handmade porcelain, finest handpainting, glossy finish
Style: Rococo
Measures:
Height: 50,5 cm / 19.88 in
Width: 20,0 cm / 7.87 in
Depth: 20,0 cm / 7.87 in
Marks:
Meissen underglaze blue crossed sword mark / First quality
Model number L 134 / Former's number 121
Bibliography:
Thomas & Sabine Bergmann, Meissen Artist - Figures, Model Numbers A 100 - Z 300, Erlangen (Germany) 2018, catalogue number 144 on page 80.
Condition: Excellent
- Creator:Heinrich Schwabe 1 (Sculptor)
- Dimensions:Height: 19.89 in (50.5 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
- Style:Rococo (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1934-1947
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Vienna, AT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1014444083372
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