Very rare porcelain sculpture of Lorelei (Loreley), Royal Dux, early 20th centur

An extremely rare porcelain sculpture from the early years of the Royal Dux factory. From the founding of the factory until 1938, 12,000 different models were made. This sculpture, stamped on the bottom with the number 255, is an early Dux Royal sculpture particularly appreciated by collectors. The factory, founded by model-drawer Eduard Eichler, was named “Royal Dux” in 1898. The famous pink triangle with an “E” in the middle appeared for the first time in 1900. The figurine represents a mythical girl from German folklore – Lorele. And if in some Royal Dux figures we notice average quality of a mass market product, this sculpture was clearly made to attract the attention of the most sophisticated connoisseurs. It is with works such as this one that Royal Dux has earned its place among the best porcelain factories in the world. The face of this figurine truly captures the seductive allure of the sorceress of the Lorelei legend. There is a slight, hardly noticeable thickening of the left forearm, but it is possibly due to the manufacturing proceas. No damage, chips or cracks. Even the flowers on the base are in good condition. Weight of the figurine 1200 grams.