A Rare Collectible Set Of Geese Sculptures By The Famous German Sculptor Karl Himmelstoss Rosenthal

A rare collectible set of Geese sculptures by the famous German sculptor of the early twentieth century Karl Himmelstoss for the Rosenthal manufactory 1914-1924.

A very beautiful, noble figure of a pair of White Geese, made of glazed porcelain of one of the most titled brands of European porcelain Rosenthal, Germany, Kunst Abteilung, Selb Germany from the beginning of the First World War. In addition to two geese, signed on the base by Himmelstoss to go along with the set.

Reference: 206-182
Dimensions: height 8 cm, length 14 cm

Individual Rosenthal Geese signed by Himmelstoss are selling at 700 Euros and a set of three at $2,093.

Karl Himmelstoß (July 12, 1878, Breslau (Wroclaw) - March 5, 1967, Munich) was the most famous German sculptor of the early twentieth century.

Karl Himmelstoss studied at the applied art school in Berlin under professors Menzel (Manzel Karl Ludwig, 1858-1936) and Haverkampf (Wilhelm Haverkamp, 1864-1929). From 1911 he worked at the Royal Porcelain Manufactory in Berlin, and from 1912 to 1938 he was a freelance sculptor at the Rosenthal manufactory.

The history of a wonderful porcelain manufactory is interesting, each piece of which is perfection - a real work of art. Almost every year, the manufactory changed its brand, thanks to which contemporaries can almost accurately determine the date of release of each item.

In 1879, a porcelain factory was opened in Selb (Eastern Bavaria). The creator of the idea, Philip Rosenthal, took this matter seriously and thoroughly. As a result, over the course of several decades of active work, other small factories and manufactories located nearby joined its production. As a result of joint activities, the joint-stock company Rosenthal AG was formed, which later became one of the most famous manufacturers of German porcelain.

Philip Jr. (a descendant of Rosenthal), being too creative in nature, expanded porcelain production in the second half of the 20th century and created the creative workshop "Rosenthal studio line". This is the beginning of the emergence of completely new porcelain forms in dishes and interior items. The name of the porcelain house Rosenthal becomes recognizable all over the world.

In the 1980s, after a major reconstruction of its factories, the company delimited the directions, creating a separate territory for each. The result is a modern porcelain industry with numerous lines to produce tableware, everyday dishes, home decoration, various table accessories and much more. Famous sculptors, artists, and designers still work in each direction to this day, creating porcelain masterpieces.

Notes: Excellent condition for all. No chips, cracks or craquelure or other damage. Some fading to the signature on one item but still present. The pair have the sculpture's stamp on the base.

$750 - $1,000

4" x 1.5" x 2.75"

Home Decor, Porcelains / Fine China

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Richard Gabriel | (781) 883-6639 | gabriel@calixbooks.com

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