Goebel - Janet Robson - Sculpture, La Fuite en Égypte - 18.5 cm - Biscuit porcelain

Goebel - TMK 6 (1979-1991)

Magnificent pair of religious porcelain sculptures signed by the renowned American artist Janet Robson for the German manufacturer Goebel. This set depicts the classic biblical scene of the Flight into Egypt.

The ensemble consists of two pieces:

1. The Virgin Mary, the Child Jesus and the Ass (Ref. ROB 405/A):

- Mary wearing a deep blue drape, delicately holding the swaddled Christ Child, mounted on the walking donkey.

- Signature « ROBSON » engraved in relief on the edge of the base.

- Original label « Flight into Egypt » preserved on the edge of the base.

- Stamped under the base: Blue Goebel mark (W. Germany), recessed reference ROB 405/A and year 1959.


2. Saint Joseph with the lantern (Ref. ROB 405/B):

- Joseph walking, dressed in a blue tunic, holding a lantern in one hand and carrying his bundle on his shoulder.

- Signature « ROBSON » engraved in relief on the edge of the base.

- Stamped under the base: Blue Goebel mark (W. Germany), recessed reference ROB 405/B and year 1961.