Meissen Porcelain Otter, Model by Max Esser

1900 - 1920

Sold by Gillers Antiques Ltd

Description

A finely modelled Meissen hard-paste porcelain figure of an otter, the design introduced in 1926 by Max Esser. The present white-glazed example (weiss) displays the characteristic S-curve pose with the tail encircling a block base bearing a subtle wave motif. The base carries the moulded signature M. ESSER; the underside shows the underglaze blue crossed-swords and impressed swords, model number 78713, and the weiss annotation, all appropriate for this model and period. An exemplary German Art-Deco animalier composition emphasizing silhouette and contained movement; Esser’s Otter is a noted model within the Meissen repertoire.

Condition:

Excellent, virtually as new, with only trivial kiln and shelf traces to the foot; no chips, cracks or restorations.

Dimensions and weight:

Height 25 cm; width 11 cm; depth 12 cm; weight 1153 g

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1165742

Description

A finely modelled Meissen hard-paste porcelain figure of an otter, the design introduced in 1926 by Max Esser.

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The present white-glazed example (weiss) displays the characteristic S-curve pose with the tail encircling a block base bearing a subtle wave motif.

Gillers Antiques Ltd

The base carries the moulded signature M. ESSER; the underside shows the underglaze blue crossed-swords and impressed swords, model number 78713, and the weiss annotation, all appropriate for this model and period. An exemplary German Art-Deco animalier composition emphasizing silhouette and contained movement; Esser’s Otter is a noted model within the Meissen repertoire.

fig 1. Meissen Porcelain Otter, Model by Max Esser

Condition:

Excellent, virtually as new, with only trivial kiln and shelf traces to the foot; no chips, cracks or restorations.

Dimensions and weight:

Height 25 cm; width 11 cm; depth 12 cm; weight 1153 g

fig 2. Meissen Porcelain Otter, Model by Max Esser

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1165742

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