Art Nouveau Meissen Snowball Thrower & Girl Figurines by A. Koenig, 1910s, Set of 2

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Very charming Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain figurines: Boy in dark blue jacket, under it a brown vest, striped pants and lace-up shoes, on his head a green cap with a wide brim, a white scarf around his neck, with his right arm reaching far back to throw a snowball at the girl, with his left hand holding more prepared snowballs to his chest. The boy is supported from behind by a small toboggan and is based on round snow base. The girl in purple flowered dress, blue jacket, green and white checkered scarf wrapped around her head and slippers on her feet, protecting her head with both hands, taking cover. The figure is supported from behind by a pile of snow and is also based on round snow base. Designer: ALFRED KÖNIG (1871 - 1940) studied at the art academy in Dresden, since 1897 he worked in the Meissen manufactory as a designer and modeler. The artist specialized in the design of human figures in various variations, such as genre figures, children, athletes, soldiers etc. Models W 131 & W 132 were created 1905/1910. Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: made ca. 1910 Material: white porcelain, glossy finish Technique: handmade and finest hand painting Figure Size: height: 14,0 cm / 5.51 inches width: 8,0 cm / 3.14 inches depth: 8,0 cm / 3.14 inches Marks: Blue Meissen underglaze crossed sword mark / first quality Boy: model number W 131 / former's number 58 / painter's number 13 Girl: model number W 132 / former's number 13 / painter's number 51 Bibliography: Thomas & Sabine Bergmann, Meissen - Figures, Model Numbers A 100 - Z 300, Erlangen Germany 2010, catalog numbers 428 & 429, on page 226. Condition: very good

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Creator	Meissen Porcelain (Manufacturer)
Manufacturer	Meissen Porcelain (Manufacturer)
Design Period	1890 to 1919
Production Period	1890 to 1919
Country of Manufacture	Germany
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Vintage, Art Nouveau
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	EMT-1732349
Materials	Porcelain
Color	Blue, brown, white
Width	8 cm 8 cm
Depth	8 cm 8 cm
Height	14 cm 14 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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