PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A DONKEY.
Meissen. 1925-1934. Model M. Esser; 1925.

Porcelain; sparsely enriched in gold. Donkey from the centrepiece 'Reinecke Fuchs' lying on an oval pedestal. Width 23.5cm.
Pfeiffer mark; stamp swords with fox; H264; porcelain former no. 23. Condition A.

Literature:
-Marusch-Krohn; Caren: Meissener Porzellan 1918-1933. Die Pfeifferzeit; Leipzig 1993; pp.
105-108.

Max Esser (1885-1945) was one of the most important freelance artists who worked for the
Meissen manufactory during the Pfeiffer period. His centrepiece is a complete work
comprising 75 parts. Esser takes up the 18th century tradition of narrative centrepieces
and chooses Goethe's epic "Reineke Fuchs" as his literary model. Consisting of flower and
fruit bowls; candlesticks and above all animal sculptures; the essay shows the gathering
of animals at court.Art trade; Van Ham.