Scheibe-Alsbach - Figure - Biscuit porcelain

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Scheibe-Alsbach biscuit porcelain figurine from 1925–1972, depicting The Three Graces, with matte unglazed surface, height 25 cm, length 15 cm, width 9 cm, Germany origin, in excellent condition with a minor imperfection shown in the last photo.

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Scheibe-Alsbach 1925-1972

This exquisite figurine, born in the workshops of the legendary German manufactory Scheibe-Alsbach, is far more than a mere object; it is a frozen moment of absolute perfection.

The Three Graces: A Dance of Eternity

Picture a morning mist in Arcadia, where time stands still. The three daughters of Zeus—Euphrosyne, Aglaia, and Thalia—are entwined in a tender embrace that appears so natural, it is as if they were parts of a single body and a single soul. They do not simply stand; they sway to an unseen rhythm, embodying the three purest human gifts: joy, radiance, and flourishing.

The Scheibe-Alsbach execution in biscuit porcelain is a true triumph of fine craftsmanship. The absence of glaze is not an oversight, but a deliberate pursuit of elegance. The matte surface absorbs light rather than reflecting it, creating the illusion of soft, velvety skin. Every muscle, every movement of the fingers, and the delicate folds of the fabric draping between them are rendered with surgical precision and artistic flair.
It is a style that whispers rather than shouts. It embodies the spirit of the Enlightenment and reverence for the classical ideal of beauty, filtered through the meticulous artistry of the Thuringian masters.

Height 25 cm.

Length 15 cm.

Width 9 cm.

Minor imperfection shown in the last photo.
It will be carefully packed.

Scheibe-Alsbach 1925-1972

This exquisite figurine, born in the workshops of the legendary German manufactory Scheibe-Alsbach, is far more than a mere object; it is a frozen moment of absolute perfection.

The Three Graces: A Dance of Eternity

Picture a morning mist in Arcadia, where time stands still. The three daughters of Zeus—Euphrosyne, Aglaia, and Thalia—are entwined in a tender embrace that appears so natural, it is as if they were parts of a single body and a single soul. They do not simply stand; they sway to an unseen rhythm, embodying the three purest human gifts: joy, radiance, and flourishing.

The Scheibe-Alsbach execution in biscuit porcelain is a true triumph of fine craftsmanship. The absence of glaze is not an oversight, but a deliberate pursuit of elegance. The matte surface absorbs light rather than reflecting it, creating the illusion of soft, velvety skin. Every muscle, every movement of the fingers, and the delicate folds of the fabric draping between them are rendered with surgical precision and artistic flair.
It is a style that whispers rather than shouts. It embodies the spirit of the Enlightenment and reverence for the classical ideal of beauty, filtered through the meticulous artistry of the Thuringian masters.

Height 25 cm.

Length 15 cm.

Width 9 cm.

Minor imperfection shown in the last photo.
It will be carefully packed.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Scheibe-Alsbach
Weight
0 st
Porcelain type
Biscuit porcelain
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1925-1972
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Objects sold
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