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Vintage Nymphenburg Whippet Porcelain Ivory Glaze Dog Blanc de Chine Figure #437

$ 105.6

  • Artist: Pierre Jules Mene
  • Brand: Nymphenburg
  • Character: Whippet
  • Color: White
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
  • Customized: No
  • Department: Adults
  • Era: Mid 20th Century (1941-1969)
  • Finish: Glazed
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Item Height: 5 1/4 in
  • Item Weight: 8.4 oz
  • Item Width: 5 in
  • Material: Porcelain
  • Number in Pack: 1
  • Occasion: All Occasions
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Packaging: Unboxed
  • Pattern: Whippet
  • Room: Any Room
  • Size: Small
  • Style: Greek Revival
  • Subject: Dog
  • Theme: Animals & Dinosaurs
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
  • Type: Figurine
  • Year Manufactured: 1950

Description

A white glazed porcelain figure of a whippet dog in a pose demonstrating wonderful kinetic movement. This well-known figure was manufactured in Germany in the 1930s based upon the mark on the underside. The Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory, creator of Nymphenburg porcelain, is situated next to the Nymphenburg Palace in Munich, capital of Bavaria, and since the mid-eighteenth century has been manufacturing porcelain of high artistic value. Reference: Wikipedia. Nymphenburg porcelain has been manufactured since the mid-eighteenth century and is renowned for porcelain of high artistic value. Condition excellent. Dimensions: 5 1/2 inches high x 5 inches wide x 2 1/2 inches deep. Weight: 9.5 ounces.