Schliepstein Rosenthal Figure
1931 Schliepstein for Rosenthal figure. Signed "Schliepstein", Numbered 574 and marked "Rosenthal". Perfect condition.
13.5cm.
Gerhard Schliepstein German 20th Century
was born on October 21, 1886 in Brunswick, Germany. He was one of the most esteemed German sculptors of the first half the 20th century. He created among other things building facades, figures and busts. From1926 to 1945 he shared a studio with Fritz Bernuth. He worked exclusively for Rosenthal Porcelain Company from 1925 to 1937. His unique stylization is very recognizable. Besides porcelain a few works of his we cast in bronze. He also designed some pieces of furniture, one of his cabinets is in the Wolfsonian Museum. He died in 1963.
13.5cm.
Gerhard Schliepstein German 20th Century
was born on October 21, 1886 in Brunswick, Germany. He was one of the most esteemed German sculptors of the first half the 20th century. He created among other things building facades, figures and busts. From1926 to 1945 he shared a studio with Fritz Bernuth. He worked exclusively for Rosenthal Porcelain Company from 1925 to 1937. His unique stylization is very recognizable. Besides porcelain a few works of his we cast in bronze. He also designed some pieces of furniture, one of his cabinets is in the Wolfsonian Museum. He died in 1963.
REFERENCE: rosenthal
