Description: WHAT YOU ARE BUYING/BIDDING ON #41912 Antique circa 1936 white porcelain statue / figurine of a moor / Turk carrying a tray of fruit by Hugo Meisel (German sculptor/artist, 1887-1966). Produced by Schwarzburger Werkstatten fur Porcellankunst. "The Schwarzburger Werkstätten were founded in 1908 by the ceramic artist Max Adolf Pfeiffer (1875-1957) as the art department of the Porzellanfabrik Unterweissbach, which had been founded in 1882 by Hermann Jost. Pfeiffer collaborated with a number of distinguished artists, including Ernst Barlach, Gerhard Marcks, Paul Scheurich and Max Esser. In 1913, Pfeiffer left to become director at the Meissen Porcelain Factory. The Unterweissbach concern continued until its bankruptcy in 1930 when it merged with the Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur. Progression of factory name changes / reconfigurations: 1882-92: Porzellanfabrik Unterweissbach Hermann Jost; 1892-99: Porzellanfabrik Unterweissbach formerly Mann & Porzelius; 1899-1909: Porzellanfabrik Unterweissbach (formerly Mann & Porzelius) A.G. During this period, the compnay was changed into a Stock corporation and also merged with the Aelteste Volkstedter factory from Volkstedt. and the two names were combined into one long name. In 1908 Pfeiffer integrated his Schwarzburger Werkstätten für Porzellankunst into the corporation as a stand-alone department with its own marks ( such as the running fox). 1909-1936: Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur, Unterweissbach; 1936-40: Porzellanfabrik Unterweissbach C. Saar; 1940-52: Porzellanfabrik Schaubach-Kunst Wallendorf, Zweigwerk Unterweissbach; 1953-1990: V.E.B. Unterweissbacher Werkstätten für Porzellankunst; 1990 - present: Unterweissbacher Werkstätten für Porzellankunst G.m.b.H." (Source: British Museum / Porcelain Marks & More) CONDITION Good Overall - Pear stem and plume chipped DIMENSIONS 7" x 3.5" x 11.5" (WIdth x Depth x Height) PAYMENT The sooner you pay, the sooner you get your item. The Designers Consignment insists on receiving payment within 3 days of your winning bid or Purchase, otherwise we reserve the right to make a second chance offer to the second place bidder or re-list the item. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. SHIPPING & HANDLING We are currently unable to ship to international US locations. This includes Guam, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will ship any item anywhere. We do are very best to package and secure all our items so they make safe trips to their new homes. Most of our items ship out same day, excluding items with odd/abnormal dimensions and freight items. We include insurance and tracking on all of our items and also offer a 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE to ensure satisfaction. We also will combine shipping, provide storageand local pickup. If for any reason the cost of our calculated shipping is above or below current rates we will contact you and make adjustments and/or issue necessary refunds. We strive to get your items delivered in the most safe and cost effective manner. Our shipping methods include, USPS, UPS, FedEx, Greyhound, Private Transport, Brinks and various LTL carriers for when crate shipping is necessary. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. Add a map to your own listings. FREE Trial!
Price: 240 USD
Location: Dayton, Ohio
End Time: 2025-01-17T17:19:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: 20%
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Figurine
Material: Porcelain