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"Goth and Hound"by Adolf Amberg (1874-1913, German), porcelain, 1905

Creator: Adolf Amberg - Konigliche Porzellan Manufaktur (KPM)
Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
An extraordinary, rare and historic porcelain sculpture, this depiction of a half-nude Goth with a greyhound by his side was sculpted by Adolf (or Adolph) Amberg for KPM in 1905, to celebrate the wedding of Prussian Crown Prince Wilhelm to Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. KPM was commissioned to create an extraordinary procession of about 17 figures, two on the backs of an ox or horse, and the others walking, often semi-nude and accompanied by animal figures. This figure of a Goth and hound is extraordinarily rare, and is both sensual and tender; the Goth's robe is slipping off his hips, while he looks tenderly after his companion. Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (or KPM) was famous for the high quality of its porcelain art ware, and its plaques are now highly sought after today. The full set of processional figures is on display at the Bröhan Museum in Berlin, Germany.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Germany
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Porcelain.
Creation Date:	1905
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	425118

Dimensions

W.	12.5 in;	H.	69 in;	D.	4 in;
W.	31.75 cm;	H.	175.26 cm;	D.	10.16 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design