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Meissen Leopard Attacking a Snake, 20th Century
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Meissen Leopard Attacking a Snake, 20th Century

1940 - 1960
Description

A very good quality 20th Century Meissen porcelain model of a Leopard attacking a snake.

Batch 71 61587 DSKZN

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Meissen Porcelain Leopard Figurine to the 1960s.

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SA971346
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00001681
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Description
A very good quality 20th Century Meissen porcelain model of a Leopard attacking a snake.

Batch 71 61587 DSKZN

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Meissen Porcelain Leopard Figurine to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA971346
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001681
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A hand-painted porcelain sculpture depicting a spotted leopard coiled with and biting a green snake on a low off-white base.
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Archive I A hand-painted porcelain sculpture depicting a spotted leopard coiled with and biting a green snake on a low off-white base.

Meissen Leopard Attacking a Snake, 20th Century

Archive II A hand-painted porcelain sculpture depicting a spotted leopard coiled with and biting a green snake on a low off-white base. View II
Archive III A hand-painted porcelain sculpture depicting a spotted leopard coiled with and biting a green snake on a low off-white base. View III
Archive IV A hand-painted porcelain sculpture depicting a spotted leopard coiled with and biting a green snake on a low off-white base. View IV
Archive V A hand-painted porcelain sculpture depicting a spotted leopard coiled with and biting a green snake on a low off-white base. View V
Archive VI A hand-painted porcelain sculpture depicting a spotted leopard coiled with and biting a green snake on a low off-white base. View VI
Archive VII A hand-painted porcelain sculpture depicting a spotted leopard coiled with and biting a green snake on a low off-white base. View VII
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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East Sussex
BN1 1RL
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A hand-painted porcelain sculpture depicting a spotted leopard coiled with and biting a green snake on a low off-white base.
Meissen Leopard attacking a snake, 20th Century
Ref: SA971346
A hand-painted porcelain sculpture depicting a spotted leopard coiled with and biting a green snake on a low off-white base.
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  • ObjectPorcelain Figurines
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • Style20th Century Naturalist
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel Glaze
  • ColourOchre and Black
  • MotifsHand-painted rosettes, Coiled snake form, Moulded pedestal base
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This 20th Century Meissen porcelain figurine depicts a naturalist scene of a spotted leopard attacking a green snake, rendered in an ochre, black, and green enamel glaze. The piece shows a hand-painted feline with black rosette spots biting the coiled serpent, mounted upon a moulded off-white pedestal base. Measuring 15 cm high, 26 cm wide, and 13 cm deep, the sculpture is designed in the style of 20th Century naturalism. Suitable for display in a gentleman's library, this porcelain object can be placed upon a bookshelf as a decorative accent. The figurine rests on a flat rectangular base, with the leopard's paws positioned on the surface alongside the sweeping curves of the reptile. The glossy enamel finish highlights the detailed markings across both animals, creating a dynamic multi-point interaction between predator and prey.

FAQs

During the 20th century, major European porcelain manufacturers expanded their production to include realistic animalier sculptures depicting wildlife in dynamic, naturalistic poses inspired by nature and anatomical study.

Fine porcelain figurines are manufactured using hard-paste porcelain composed of kaolin, feldspar, and quartz, which is cast in moulds, fired at high temperatures, and individually detailed with hand-painted enamel glazes.

Authentic pieces feature the factory mark of crossed swords hand-painted under the glaze on the base, alongside incised model numbers, press numbers, and painter identification marks.

A porcelain sculpture functions well as a focal accent on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or console table, providing organic form and visual interest alongside contemporary furnishings.

Dust the item regularly with a soft, dry brush or lint-free cloth, and wash gently with lukewarm water and soft soap if necessary, avoiding chemical cleaners or abrasive pads.
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