2390717

Antique Unger, Schneider Rococo Bisque Figure #2390717

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Antique Unger, Schneider  Rococo Bisque Figure #2390717
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And what a Dandy he is!</em></td>
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A superb example of Carl Schneider's talent as a sculptor is seen in this delicately color tinted and gilt Biscuit porcelain figure of a Rococo Period lad. He stands tall and bears the early manufacturer mark of Unger, Schneider Cie, Grafenthal, Thuringia, Germany.<p>Founded in 1861 producing superior figurals in delicate biscuit porcelain and sculpted with attention to detail, this lad is superb in period garb, measures a stout 15 5/8 inches high. Holding a pipe in one hand, and tipping his feathered cap in another, with brilliant gold buttons to his otherwise unglazed biscuit chest coat, knicker cuffs, belt, boot tips and also accenting his sash tips. He stands upon a rock bridge covered in grape vine. One cluster of grapes exhibits a high lustering with just a hint of opalescent color.<p>Incised mark of Carl Schneider, Unger, Schneider Cie and Registry mark (DEP -dating this piece between 1879 - 1887). Impressed number 8858. Piece is rated to be in very good to near excellent condition. A wonderful example of Carl Schneider's artistic expertise.<p>
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#: 040804</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:Used, Very Good, Estate</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1879 - 1887</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Grafenthal, Germany</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Unger, Schneider (Carl) Cie</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:15.75</td></tr>



<tr><td>Title:Antique Unger, Schneider Rococo Bisque Figure</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Rococo Period</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Porcelain</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Antiques, Porcelain, Unger Schneider Cie, Rococo Period, Figurine</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:So. Oregon</td></tr>
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