Julius Heinrich Hähnel (1823-1909)

A DEER

Germany, Meissen, Königlich Sächsische Porzellan-Manufaktur, Before 1924
A walking deer with a raised right front leg and head rotated to the left. Porcelain, painted in natural, mostly brown tones. Low rectangular plinth imitates natural terrain with stones, gilded rim. Height 22 cm (without antlers). Blue underglaze Schwertermarke, engraved signature `J. HAEHNEL FC.` on the side of the plinth, engraved model no. `D.164` underneath, impressed no. `68` and `70` (Bossierernr.) Condition restored. Antlers of other material - removable, glued front leg and ears.