Wien, AT
Details
- Dimensions
- 15.35ʺW × 5.51ʺD × 18.5ʺH
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
- Description
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Very rare and extraordinary ceramic figurine around 1930: Young graceful dancer, standing upright, balancing on tiptoe, arms stretched out to …
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Very rare and extraordinary ceramic figurine around 1930: Young graceful dancer, standing upright, balancing on tiptoe, arms stretched out to the sides, hands clasping the red, blue, yellow, and black butterfly wings attached to the brown, translucent, tight-fitting, body-skimming costume, head covered by a matching red cap with a peak reaching low over the forehead. The figure is supported from behind by a bouquet of flowers and is based on a black, rounded, five-sided pedestal that ends in a transverse oval, artist's signature 'Sailer' on the back. Designed by Karl SAILER (1905 - ?), retoucheur and modeller, has created numerous models for Goldscheider as a freelancer. This Model 5840 was created circa 1928/29. made circa 1930 Manufactory: Goldscheider Vienna / Austria Material & Technique: hand-crafted ceramics, white earthenware, hand-painted, glossy finish Dimensions: height: 47,5 cm / 18.70 in width: 39,0 cm / 15.35 in depth: 14,5 cm / 5.70 in Marks: Model number 5840 Goldscheider Wien (Vienna) manufactory sticker Painter's and former's signs existing Artist's signature 'Sailer' on the back and underside This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution less
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