Porcelain with white glaze and polychrome paint
Germany, 1934-1945
Model by Paul Walther (1876-1933), model number 223, 1933
Produced by the Meissen Porcelain Factory, established in 1710
Underglaze blue crossed swords mark, pressed swords mark and incised model number 223
Dimensions: 9 x 8 x 5 cm
Very good condition, 1st choice
Lovely and very rare Meissen ‘Badger’ with a naturalistic design; a masterpiece of the famous Meissen animal sculptor Paul Walther

The Meissner ‘Dachshund’ was designed in 1933 by Paul Walther. Walther was employed at the Meissen porcelain manufactory since 1899, and modeler since 1904. Walther’s models are today on display in important museum collections, including the Dresden Albertinum. The present figurine was produced between 1934 and 1945. The dog charms with its lovely details. The dark brown and white fur is accentuated by the light brown paws, the snout and the eyebrows. The face with the dog’s faithful gaze delights with the naturalistic design.

The figure is marked with the underglaze blue crossed swords mark, the pressed swords mark and incised model number 223 on the underside. It is in very good condition, showing only the lightest sign of wear. The dimensions are approximately 9 x 8 x 5 cm.

Meissen

Porcelain has been known in Europe since the 13th Century, but always had to be imported from China. Thus it was mostly of lower quality – the Chinese rarely gave their best ware to the foreigners – and extremely expensive. Europeans tried to copy Chinese the Chinese porcelain for centuries but only in 1708 managed to create real porcelain – in Meissen. The manufacturer’s brand, the crossed swords in blue, has been in use since 1722 and is still a guarantee for the high quality of the porcelain. Meissen celebrated its 300 years of existence in 2008. Quality has always been the number one criteria for Meissen and they go as far as having their own mine to win the needed kaolin, also known as china clay, for the production. It takes several years to reach the degree of a “master painter” in Meissen but judging by the quality of the painting, it is definitely worth it.

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