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Adolf Amberg (1874-1913, German) "Nude with Fish", porcelain circa 1905

Creator: Adolf Amberg - Konigliche Porzellan Manufaktur (KPM)
Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
This rare and striking porcelain sculpture depicting a nude Japanese figure with fish was sculpted by Adolf (or Adolph) Amberg for KPM in 1905. "Nude with Fish" was a celbratory piece crafted for the wedding of the Prussian Crown Prince Wilhelm to Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. KPM was commissioned to create an extraordinary procession of 17 figures, two on the backs of an ox or horse with the others walking, often semi-nude or nude. This stunning figure, available at Showrooms2220, captures the human figure in all its beauty and sensuality. Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (or KPM) was famous for the high quality of its porcelain artware. KPM's plaques are a highly sought our objects today. The full set of processional figures is on display at the Bröhan Museum in Berlin, Germany.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Porcelain.
Creation Date:	1905
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	425119

Dimensions

W.	2.5 in;	H.	10.25 in;	D.	5 in;
W.	6.35 cm;	H.	26.04 cm;	D.	12.7 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design