Meissen Model of a Seated Boston Terrier/French Bulldog
by Erich Hoesel, c.1950
Frist designed by Prof. Hoesel in 1904, this well modelled example of a Boston Terrier/French Bulldog is depicted in seated position, looking alert and ready for action.
First designed in 1904 by Erich Hoesel. This nice example has the bold colouring typical of the breed. Confusion reigns as regards the breed, some call it a Boston, others a Frenchie
(as in French Bulldog),
6 inches (15.3 cm) high x 5 inches (12.7cm) long.
Price $1200
'Watchful Fox'
An Art Nouveau period Original Modelled by Paul Walther, c.1910
On offer here then is this quite delightful study in watchfulness and patience, an Art Nouveau period original sculpture by Paul Walther.
Imagine if you will this fox as Narcissus, enchanted by his own image reflected in the pool?Then again his intense stare may be at a mouse hole ready to pounce, or is the mouse just teasing him.
Whatever, it is a pleasing interplay of desire and protectiveness that is unleashed
when a sculpted animal is placed on a dish like this. Were one say, to place a treasured gem, business card or some other trinket in front of him, the juxtaposition of this and the fox's beady stare makes for an interesting study indeed.
Price $900
Meissen Model of a British Bulldog, c.1900
This good example from the Meissen Art Nouveau period of production, was modelled
by Erich Hoesel in 1904.
His example of the British Bulldog breed, illustrated above and below, is depicted
here standing in typical 4 square, defensive pose.
Price: $550
Meissen Model of a Siberian Tiger, c.1935
A Meissen Art Nouveau period figure of a recumbent tiger, naturalistically modelled and painted, raised on a plain oval base.
This model was created by German animalier sculptor, Rudolf Loehner in 1911 and
subsequently acquired by the Meissen manufactory along with a number of his other works.
This figure was produced c. 1935.
Marked to the base with the Meissen crossed swords device, incised model number; B.273 and assemblers number 124.
26 cm/ 10 1/4" inches long.
Price: $2200
A Meissen Weiss Porcelain (Blanc de Chine) Figure of a
'Stalking Barn Owl'
by Professor Max Esser 1927-1933
Depicted here is a crouching barn owl, perhaps about to pounce on it's next meal?
He is shown crouching on an irregular hexagonal base with grassy top.
Marked to the base with a first quality Meissen crossed swords device in underglaze blue,
as well as the incised word: 'Weiss', over crossed swords, the model #A1252
and impressed #149 with year symbol of 1968.
Price: $400