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Tristan,

Congratulations on adding this lovely lady to your collection, without doubt an absolute classic!

I took the liberty of messing about with your photo a bit, I hope you won't mind? Great idea using the Kunst magazine as a backdrop - Athena at her best.

Thanks for adding the spectacular photo of the auction piece. Professional shots like this certainly highlight the fine detail and exceptional quality that Allach figures present. Little wonder they command the prices that they do.

Barry - Glad to hear that you enjoy this thread too, and I'm very glad you chose to add your two remarkable sculptures by Professor Kärner. No doubt about Herr Kärner's artistic talent and versatility, whether animal or human, his numerous works are simply the creme de la creme. Each of these figures would grace either an advanced porcelain or SS collection.

As our good friend Mikee said, please feel free to add anything you like from your old collection.

Many thanks to all who take time to comment and/or add photos of your collections.

Best regards!

Bill

Bill..thanks,that's sharpened it up a bit!

Here's another photographic attempt of mine: a small terracota bust of the Bamberger Reiter and a post-card showing his imsge for the 1938 Day of German Art.

Just flew in from Germany is this long squirrel by Rosenthanl.

Thank you for the heads up, Willi Warda!

Another fine addition to the JohnZ squirrel family.

John

Tristan,

Great juxtaposition between the two riders, it clearly shows the minor differences in the crown structure that we discussed earlier. Is the bust maker marked, possibly a Meissen Steinzeug? Glad to see you're experimenting with your photographs, keep up the good work.

Johnny,

I see the squirrel arrived unharmed, it must have been well packaged, dank Gott. You've got a fine, rare Art Deco unit there, with a 1924 marking - never saw another like it. By any chance did the seller know the artist or does the piece have an impressed model number? I'd love to know who sculpted this gem. Really pleased you were able to add this exceptional example to your squirrel menagerie!

Thanks for the great posts guys!

WW~

Willi:

Here is what the seller states:

Entwurf: Zacherl - Klee / Modell Nr: 759

John

John,

Couldn't find a biography on the artist, M. Zacherl-Klee. I thought perhaps he/she might have been related to the famous sculptor who worked for Hutschenreuther, Fritz Klee? I'll keep after that info and add anything I might find.

In the meantime, enjoy your lovely squirrel.

W~

He is cute!
Bill...no clear markings on the Bamberger. On the reverse is a very small square stamp in the shape of a house, and on the base, in ink, is written the number '119/721'. There is also a stock number in the mold of '2023'. The quality is only average and it was not an expensive piece.
What is more exciting is the return of the Rosenthal stag from the restorer. He has done an excellent job on the antlers, reinstating the wooden pegs so they sit properly in their sockets. This is stamped with the 1937-style logo (apologies for the image!) and the stock no. '1555'. My book tells me this is by Fritz Heidenreith, although no such name appears on the piece. I now have to find room for him!

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...sorry, that should be Heidenreich

Tristan - could you mention the name of the restorer - I have a similar problem with mine and cannot find a decent craftsman to do the restoration.

Tristan,

It looks like the restoration artist did an excellent job on your bellowing Hirsch, it's amazing what some of these porcelain experts can do. This Heidenreich model is most often found decorated (painted) and rarely does one find it in "all white," which I personally prefer with this example. Lots of great overall detail throughout the deer's body, horns and base. It'll be a fine complement to your outstanding collection of Allach hard paste. Great find.

Russian,

Unfortunately Tristan lives across the pond which might make for difficult logistics..? Can you tell me about the project you have in mind, I may be able to help if you'd like? Would you have any photos of the piece that needs repair?

Best regards!

Bill

Thanks, Bill...yes it is a nice non-Allach acquisition.
Russian... as Bill says it may be expensive for you to send your piece over the 'pond', but here anyway are a couple of people I have used:

http://www.antiques-ceramics-repairs-fife.co.uk/

http://www.porcelain-restoration.co.uk/

The first one is Kevin, who did the stag, and the second did an Allach repair for me. The first is cheaper, but if your repair is complicated I would suggest the second. Let me know how you get on.

Hope this is O.K to post in this thread, I thought I would introduce an item not of porcelain but a wood carved boar.

Gary

Tristan,

That Allach Raven looks quite nice and delicate and no doubt a well made item. If I had a choice I'd much rather have your bellowing Hirsh by Rosenthal any day.

Gary,

No problem. That's quite a "fine-swine," truly a handsome brute by any measure. He'll make for a lovely accent piece to your hunting and forestry collection, along with your Allach and bronze animals. This is one of the better wooden boars I've seen in some time, many of them only hint at a bit of detail, whereas this example is highly defined and expertly carved. Great age patina and color to the wood too.

Getting back to the porcelain aspect of our thread, here's another nice Keiler. This example by my favorite Meissen sculptor, Max Esser. Looks like the old boy is relieving himself of an itch, scratching on a tree stump. For anyone having some extra cash at the moment, this piece was just posted on American eBay. If I had the money he'd be long gone ...

At least we can enjoy him here.

Best!

B~

Mikee...I think we'll have to differ over that one!
Here is a Coloured Stag I have been chasing for a while - it is a 1956 Rosenthal piece no. 85 by Karner, 20 years later than the White version.

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Tristan,

Well worth the wait, quite an exceptional pair. Outstanding painting on your latest figure, a beautiful complement to the stark white. Congratulations and thanks for letting us have a look.

Best!

Bill

Tristan,
Bill and I both have this model and it's one of my favorites. The painted version really brings the piece to life. Thanks

Gentlemen,

Another of Max Esser's fabulous animal portraits, this one a stylized bison, or Wisent. Esser created this work for Hermann Göring's hunting lodge at Schorfheide. As the Russian juggernaut drove west it was dismantled and buried for safekeeping. Having direct ties to the Third Reich, after the war it was deemed as having no importance as a memorial, but has since been reassembled and is now once again on display.

Max Esser was born in Barth in 1885. At the age of fifteen he began his lessons as a sculptor in Berlin, at the Acadamy of Applied Arts and also took evening classes King's Academic School. In 1903 he studied under the private tutelage of the noted animal sculptor August Gaul, and became an advanced "master sculptor." In 1906 he took part in his first public showing at the Berlin Art Exhibition. Subsequently in 1912 his first major sale was to the Berlin National Galery, as they purchased his sculpture titled, "Pearlhens." At this time he produced numerous animal sculptures for the top names in porcelain to include the Salzburg Workshops, Hutschenreuther, Rosenthal and KPM. Through his personal contacts he was introduced to Max Pfeiffer, director of the Meissen porcelain factory, and began his employment with the prestigious company. During this time up until 1939 he also produced various sculptures for the open space of many Berlin city fountains and parks.

His greatest fame was for his small-scale works of animal art; in 1937 Esser won the Grand Prix gold medal at the Paris World's Fair for his "Fischotter." In the same year he became a member of the Prussian Acadamy of Art and took part in many of its exhibits. With the end of World War II, he died in 1945 in Berlin.

I was lucky enough to recently add the white porcelain, Grand Prix Fischotter to my collection. The following images should certainly confirm Herr Esser's ability as one of Germany's premiere, 20th century animal sculptors.

Hope you enjoy ... and good collecting to all.

Best!

Bill

Beaver & badger

Eber, otter family, baboon

Wild pig with piglets, Fischotters

Bill...Those are stunningly detailed pieces. The Baboon is my favourite as you can imagine him stretching out at any time - so life-like!

Bill,
As always you have a good eye for great art. Excellent examples! It's hard for me to pick out a favorite. But the one that really stands out for me is the wild boar sow with wild boar piglets.

Not Imperial nor is it Third Reich, but this is a squirrel to go with his nutty family.

Norwegian crystal (sounds like an old Beatles song, right).

John

John,

Your stockpile of squirrels is most striking - bronze, stone, porcelain, glass and wood to name a few, it seems like you've got all the bases covered my friend.

It's always a pleasure to see your latest tributes to the Eickhorn Waffenfabrik and their ubiquitous logo. I found this one on eBay and thought you might find it interesting, don't know if you have any lamps yet?

300864372882

Thanks for sharing and much continued good luck!

W~

Willi:

Viele danke for the heads up... it is on its way to the Great White North as we speak. Pictures will follow.

Hannes

Hans,

Very good sir, looking forward to some snaps ...

Best!

W~

It's been a relatively quiet summer as far as collecting goes but I have been lucky enough to add to the Allach stable an example of the Zattlerock Morisken. This was produced in 1941, and according to Porell's excellent book only 790 of these were produced. This brings to four my Moriskens, with only the Bauer (1943) to find!

Thanks to my friend Willi for the lead, this latest squirrel just arrived in the Great White North.

Not sure of its date, but a neat addition and shedding some light to the flock of squirrels at home.

John

Tristan,

Even though you had a quiet summer this piece was well worth the wait. These dancers are so full of life and movement, each one having its own sublime detail and character. Here's a little background on how these wonderful figures came into being ...

Erasmus Grasser developed an animated and realistic style, furthering on the works of Nikolaus Gerhaert. He worked mainly in wood, and is best known for the 16 (now 10) figures of Moriskentänzer. (Morris dancers -1480) Also the Madonna of the high altar in St Mary (Ramersdorf), the oak choir stalls at the cathedral of Munich (1502) and the high altar at Reichersdorf (1502–1506).

Nikolaus Gerhaert (c. 1420 – 1473), also known as Nikolaus Gerhaert van Leyden, was a sculptor of Dutch origin, although aside from his sculptures, few details are known of his life. Gerhaert is considered to be the most influential northern European sculptor of the 15th century. He was born in Leiden, Holland (present day Netherlands) sometime around 1420. Based on the location of his work, we know he spent most of his working life in the Germanic areas of Trier, Straßburg, Baden, Konstanz, and Vienna. Much of his documented work is lost to history, but what has survived is characterized by elaborate drapery and extreme physical realism, both extraordinarily vivid and unconventional.

This photo of Gerhaert's "Man Meditating," (believed to be a self-portrait) clearly illustrates the similarity and bridge to Grasser's dancers, then reflected into the Allach figures.

Richard Forster captured and preserved all the character of Grasser's original masterpieces and in many ways even surpassed them.

Hat's off to you Tristan, you're always full of unexpected surprises. Thanks for sharing your latest find with us, I know our regular forum members wish you the best of luck completing this series of Allach Masterworks.

Hannes,

Nice! That's a fine lamp and a great looking squirrel, very Art Deco. When I saw it I immediately thought of you and your Eickhorn collection. I'm really glad to hear you're pleased with it, glad to be of service.

Best regards!

Willi

Willi..many thanks for your kind comments, and for your knowledge!

HEY WILLI AND ALL!!Here is a little something different. Not Imperial Allach but I think pretty cool!! Horster blankwaffen Solingen Christmas Plate 1938 I bought it online.....Regards: James

James,

That is pretty neat! Thanks for showing it.

That is unusual! Maybe handed out as a gift to purchasers of their edged weapons?

James,

Definitely out of the ordinary. This is the first time I've heard of or seen a Hörster Christmas-gift plate and it's a nice find indeed. The company logo has excellent detail to it, just like on their edged weapons, too. Never encountered this porcelain maker before, the geometric pattern looks like it could possibly be a single stylized "M," or possibly even over another "M..?" I'll have to keep searching for this mark and will let you know if I find something. No matter, it's a fine original and I'm glad you posted it for us to enjoy, a very good score indeed.

Best!

Bill

Slightly off topic, but here is an advertising sign for the Horster Firm, showing their logo.

Tristan,

Another great item. I'm amazed every time you post. Thank you