RARE Antique 1926 C. HOLZER-DEFANTI Figurine, Rosenthal Fine German Porcelain

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RARE Antique 1926 C. HOLZER-DEFANTI Figurine, Rosenthal Fine German Porcelain:
$349.00

A superb, and extremely rare, antique Rosenthal fine Bavarian porcelain Biedermeierdame figurine on triple-tiered plinth, designed by Constantin Holzer-Defanti, and expertly hand-painted overglaze (much better than my photos show); about 7 ins. (18 cm) H x 3-1/2 ins. (9 cm) W. Marks: Impressed \"C.Holzer-Defanti\", \"7\", and \"V\"; Printed Rosenthal Bavaria backstamp for the year 1926.This exquisite piece is meticulously hand-painted in overglaze enamels and gilt. Colors are vivid yet mellow, appropriate to the subject, and in excellent taste as befits this fine art work. The skirt is colored a rich off-white with the most subtle pale pinkish glints suggesting the sheen of the satin-silk dress. The collar and front of the lady\'s jacket are edged in a long row of miniscule white raised enamel jewels and a scroll work, also raised, representing lace. Both sides of the lady\'s fan are detailed in a tiny leafy floral pattern. Gold is used sparingly in the finest way for edges and the lady\'s hanging belt. In all, the delicate hand work on this piece is truly magnificent and certainly exceptional.Austrian artist and sculptor Constantin Holzer-Defanti (1881 Vienna - 1951 Linz) became noted principally for his remarkable figurines, such as this Biedermeierdame. He designed models for Rosenthal from 1918 to 1927. All his works are greatly sought and command high prices.The Biedermeierdame is especially rare. Among worldwide sale records, I found only one with overglaze decoration. It sold in December 2006 in Germany for 800 euros (then about $1,200) plus buyer\'s primium.Indeed a treasure, this is a most outstanding art porcelain piece in every way!CONDITION -- EXCELLENT -- Clean and fine. NO chips, cracks. crazing, hairlines, scratches. stains, or restoration. Examined under magnification and ultra-violet (\"black light\"). Very slight wear is discernible under adequate magnification. PAYMENT -- You may simply add to the listed price the maximum Priority Mail shipping cost (includes insurance where available) -- In U.S.A. $24, $42 to Canada, or $58 International -- and pay by PayPal upon purchase; OR wait for my final Invoice, which in U.S.A. will show the actual shipping cost to your Zip Code.
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