Hutschenreuther - Figurine - Schwalbenpaar im flug - Classic European Porcelain

Beautiful and extremely detailed porcelain sculpture of a flying swallow pair ("Schwalbenpaar im Flug"), designed by the renowned German sculptor and designer Hans Achtziger for the famous porcelain factory Hutschenreuther (Selb, Germany). This dynamic artwork shows two swallows in full flight above stylized reeds. The sculpture is known for its refined anatomy, the gorgeous glossy finish, and the iconic orange-brown throat coloring that is hand-applied. On the underside the sculpture bears the original Hutschenreuther base mark (lion passant in a circle) with the number 1814. Specifications: • Manufacturer: Porzellanfabriken Lorenz Hutschenreuther AG (Selb, Germany) • Designer: Hans Achtziger (1918-2003) • Model number: 1118 • Material: Hard porcelain (Hartporzellan), hand-painted and glazed • Production year: 1980-1990 • Height: approx. 25 - 27 cm • Width (span): approx. 18 cm The sculpture is in excellent vintage condition. No chips, no cracks, and no restorations. The beaks and the delicate forked tail tips are fully intact.

Estimate:£142.32

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