Art Nouveau Group Mother with Child by Paul Helmig for Meissen, Germany, 1912

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Very rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group: Mother in a dress decorated with elaborate Art Nouveau decor sitting on a fabric-covered stool and playing with her son, who is wearing a white shirt and is balancing on her knees. On a round, stepped and rounded base with a band in relief and gold rim. Very lifelike representation of the characters and the details Designer: PAUL HELMIG (1859 - 1939) The sculptor and modeller studied at the arts and crafts school in Dresden (Germany) and worked for the Meissen manufactory from 1872 to 1925. Helmig specialized in the design of groups of figures, clock cases and vessels with figures both in the Rococo style and, later, in the Art Nouveau style. Model B 215 was created 1911-1912. Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: made ca. 1912 Material: white porcelain, glossy finish Technique: handmade and finest hand painting Size: height: 19.0 cm / 7.48 inches width: 16.0 cm / 6.29 inches depth: 12.0 cm / 4.72 inches Marks: Blue Meissen underglaze crossed sword mark / first quality model number B 215 former's number 147 painter's number 68 Bibliography: Thomas & Sabine Bergmann, Meissen - Figures, Model Numbers A 100 - Z 300, Erlangen Germany 2010, catalog number 359, on page 192. Condition: very good.

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Creator	Meissen Porcelain (Manufacturer) , Paul Helmig (Sculptor)
Manufacturer	Meissen Porcelain (Manufacturer) , Paul Helmig (Sculptor)
Design Period	1890 to 1919
Production Period	1890 to 1919
Country of Manufacture	Germany
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Vintage, Art Nouveau
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
Product Code	EMT-1580486
Materials	Porcelain
Color	Blue
Width	16 cm 16 cm
Depth	12 cm 12 cm
Height	19 cm 19 cm

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(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

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