Oh, that Karner Lion with the Impala was a masterpiece. Would be a prize in any collection of porcelain, I'm sure!
My latest equine acquisition is nowhere near as fine as that, but I'm pleased with it nonetheless. It is a piece made by the Porzellanfabrik Fasold & Stauch. The company operated 1903-1973, and this mark was used from 1913 to 1972. ( Info found here:
http://www.borzoiart.com/hersteller/bock_wallendorf_all.htm )
It measures a goodly-sized 11 1/2 inches tall. Alas, it is not signed by the sculptor. I do have another smaller equestrian piece by this company but it's stored away at present and I don't seem to have a photograph of it handy. The style of the horse sculpt is quite similar though so I wouldn't be surprised if it was the work of the same sculptor.
Anyhow, enjoy.
T.
