Art Nouveau Young Lady Ball Player Figure attributed to Walter Schott for Meissen, 1940s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Extremely decorative, fully sculptural representation of an Art Nouveau beauty in a softly falling robe, tilted forward to throw a golden ball, with the left forearm holding the back hem of the dress on her back. The figure is supported by a tree stump decorated with formed tendrils and is based on a round, stepped base with a gold-highlighted wavy band frieze and gold rims. Rare colour of the dress. Modeller: WALTER SCHOTT (1861 - 1938) German sculptor and medalist; 1880-1883 he studied at the Berlin Art Academy, worked as a freelance artist in Berlin from 1885 and created numerous monuments. 'The ball player', designed in 1897, is his most famous work and is located life-size in bronze in the flower garden at the south end of Königsallee in Düsseldorf. The model was designed 1897. Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: made 1934-1947 Style: Art Nouveau Material: multicolored porcelain, glossy finish Technique: handmade porcelain Hallmarked: underglaze blue Meissen Sword Mark / first quality model number Q 180 / former's number 91 / painter's number 62 Dimensions: height: 29,5 cm / 11.61 in width: 21,0 cm / 8.26 in depth: 12,0 cm / 4.72 in Bibliography: Thomas & Sabine Bergmann, Meissen Artist's - Figures / Erlangen (Germany) 2010, Model Numbers A 100 - Z 300, catalogue number 281 on page 152. Condition: very good.

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Creator	Meissen Porcelain (Manufacturer) , Walter Schott (Sculptor)
Manufacturer	Meissen Porcelain (Manufacturer) , Walter Schott (Sculptor)
Design Period	1920 to 1949
Production Period	1930 to 1939
Country of Manufacture	Germany
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Vintage, Art Nouveau
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
SKU	EMT-1917534
Materials	Porcelain
Color	Blue
Width	21 cm 21 cm
Depth	12 cm 12 cm
Height	30 cm 29.5 cm

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Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

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