Rosenthal - Figure - Hoher Besuch - Porcelain

Rosenthal - High Visit, Model No. 471, Adolf Oppel 1917.
Model No. 471,
Design Adolf Oppel 1917,
War Mark 1914 - 1916,
Length 22 cm.

This porcelain figure “High Visit” belongs to the more artistically demanding works of Rosenthal’s Art Department and was designed in 1917 by Adolf Oppel.

The porcelain group “High Visit” is a significant design by sculptor Adolf Oppel from 1917 for Rosenthal’s Art Department.
The piece in the Rococo style depicts a scene in which a noblewoman steps out of a sedan chair, assisted by cavaliers.

“High Visit” belongs to the:
complex studio models that were produced only in this size.
Era: late phase of Art Nouveau with a transition to more classical forms
Theme: Elegant social scene – often interpreted as a portrayal of a formal visit or courtly encounter
Typical for Oppel:
fine, vivid modeling
elegant poses
narrative composition with subtle movement

The figure is listed in the literature by:
Emmy Niecol, Rosenthal Art - and Ornamented Porcelain 1897-1945,
Vol. 3/5 ,
Fig. Page 38, No. 3.0878

White porcelain + gold mousse (very elegant and authentically reproduced)
“Rosenthal” with crown
“Art Department Selb-Bavaria”
Dating stamp around 1917
Additionally a painter/decorator signature “F. Schirnenberg” → indicates high-quality execution

Market value (realistically estimated)

For this exact group of figures, the current estimate is roughly:

Very good condition: approx. €1,200 – €2,500
Top condition / collector’s quality: up to €3,000+