Art auctions in the world. Autumn 23

Ahlden/Aller - 9-09-2023

Rare Art Nouveau animal figure "Elephant"

674 400.00

On a rectangular pedestal, there is a fully plastic representation of a striding Indian elephant, with its trunk directed downwards. Subtle, light gray, bluish accented underglaze painting with little blue and olive green. Possibly by Paul Walther, 1906. Possibly monogrammed PW. Model number W 148 x. Year marks. Sword mark. Height 21.5 cm. Length 30 cm. This model is extremely rare and was executed in only a small number of pieces. A variant of this model from 1906 depicts the elephant sitting with a cornucopia on its back (model number W 148). / See Berlin, Festchrift, plate 38, figure 10; Catalogue Bröhan Museum, vol. V/2, figure number 37. A rare Art Nouveau porcelain figure of an elephant. Date mark. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. 1950.

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