Rare Meissen Vintage (1938) Porcelain Horse Figurine, ‘Horse Alchemist’, Erich Oehme

1920 - 1940

Sold by Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Description

Beautiful Meissen vintage (1938) porcelain (Weifs ‘Blanc de Chine’) horse figurine ‘Horse Alchemist’ (Birkhahn) by Erich Oehme (1889-1970). The exquisite Meissen porcelain figurine depicts a magnificent show horse with intricate details and a stunning high gloss finish. Signed ‘Erich Oehme 1938’ with Meissen trademark. Ca 20cm long x 6cm wide x 18cm high, weight 700g. Mounted on a wooden base.

Superb original condition.

Erich Oehme was one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century. His Meissen horse sculptures, designed with great care and attention to detail between 1935 and 1952, are award-winning specimens ranging from important studs to individual star portraits from the riding and dressage scene. The sculpture ‘Horse Alchemist’ is based on one of the most important thoroughbred breeding stallions, ‘Birkhahn’.

Physical Dimensions

Height

18cm (7.09")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1168194

Dealers Internal Reference

AD717

Description

Beautiful Meissen vintage (1938) porcelain (Weifs ‘Blanc de Chine’) horse figurine ‘Horse Alchemist’ (Birkhahn) by Erich Oehme (1889-1970).

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The exquisite Meissen porcelain figurine depicts a magnificent show horse with intricate details and a stunning high gloss finish.

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Signed ‘Erich Oehme 1938’ with Meissen trademark. Ca 20cm long x 6cm wide x 18cm high, weight 700g. Mounted on a wooden base.

fig 1. Rare Meissen Vintage (1938) Porcelain Horse Figurine, ‘Horse Alchemist’, Erich Oehme

Superb original condition.

Erich Oehme was one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century. His Meissen horse sculptures, designed with great care and attention to detail between 1935 and 1952, are award-winning specimens ranging from important studs to individual star portraits from the riding and dressage scene. The sculpture ‘Horse Alchemist’ is based on one of the most important thoroughbred breeding stallions, ‘Birkhahn’.