Rosenthal - Fritz Klimsch - Statue, Die Hockende - 32 cm - Bone china - 1936
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Fritz Klimsch’s hand-signed Art Deco porcelain sculpture Die Hockende, made by Rosenthal in Germany in 1936, measures 32 × 16 × 14.5 cm and is in excellent condition.
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The collector figure "Die Hockende" is an intricate porcelain art sculpture by the German sculptor Fritz Klimsch, produced at the Rosenthal porcelain manufactory in Selb, Bavaria.
This extraordinarily authentic sculpture was designed in 1936 by the artist Fritz Klimsch (1870-1960) for Rosenthal. Klimsch was a prominent German sculptor, influenced by Rodin’s works, which he encountered on his honeymoon in Paris. He was a co-founder of the Berlin Secession together with Walter Leistikow and Max Liebermann.
The sculpture depicts a female, crouching nude, typical of Klimsch’s idealized, serene depictions in the Art Deco style. The piece shows a naked female figure rendered in a crouching stance. This position is characterized by a strong curve of the body, arms held close to the torso, and a compact, closed silhouette.
The stance appears introspective, calm, and composed—a moment of quiet self-absorption. The figure is anatomically idealized, with soft, flowing contours that emphasize the body's curves—typical of Klimsch’s classical approach, which aimed at aesthetically perfected, expressive, and material-appropriate sculptures.
The figure radiates quiet, enclosure, and inner concentration. The crouching pose creates a compact, almost sculpture-closed form, which is especially accentuated in bisque porcelain by the matte, ivory-colored surface.
The sculpture appears both delicate and monumental, a tension that frequently marks Klimsch’s work.
Good, well-preserved condition, display piece.
The figure is in an impeccable, very good condition. No cracks, chips, or other damages are visible. All delicate parts such as the fingers are completely intact.
Dimensions:
Height: 32.0 cm
Depth: 14.5 cm
Width: 16.0 cm
Images are part of the description.
To better illustrate colors and contours, the first and last image were generated by AI.
Shipping is performed well-packed and breakage-protected, insured with tracking.
All information has been provided to the best of our knowledge.
The collector figure "Die Hockende" is an intricate porcelain art sculpture by the German sculptor Fritz Klimsch, produced at the Rosenthal porcelain manufactory in Selb, Bavaria.
This extraordinarily authentic sculpture was designed in 1936 by the artist Fritz Klimsch (1870-1960) for Rosenthal. Klimsch was a prominent German sculptor, influenced by Rodin’s works, which he encountered on his honeymoon in Paris. He was a co-founder of the Berlin Secession together with Walter Leistikow and Max Liebermann.
The sculpture depicts a female, crouching nude, typical of Klimsch’s idealized, serene depictions in the Art Deco style. The piece shows a naked female figure rendered in a crouching stance. This position is characterized by a strong curve of the body, arms held close to the torso, and a compact, closed silhouette.
The stance appears introspective, calm, and composed—a moment of quiet self-absorption. The figure is anatomically idealized, with soft, flowing contours that emphasize the body's curves—typical of Klimsch’s classical approach, which aimed at aesthetically perfected, expressive, and material-appropriate sculptures.
The figure radiates quiet, enclosure, and inner concentration. The crouching pose creates a compact, almost sculpture-closed form, which is especially accentuated in bisque porcelain by the matte, ivory-colored surface.
The sculpture appears both delicate and monumental, a tension that frequently marks Klimsch’s work.
Good, well-preserved condition, display piece.
The figure is in an impeccable, very good condition. No cracks, chips, or other damages are visible. All delicate parts such as the fingers are completely intact.
Dimensions:
Height: 32.0 cm
Depth: 14.5 cm
Width: 16.0 cm
Images are part of the description.
To better illustrate colors and contours, the first and last image were generated by AI.
Shipping is performed well-packed and breakage-protected, insured with tracking.
All information has been provided to the best of our knowledge.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Rosenthal
Porcelain type
Bone china
Country of origin
Germany
Style
Art Deco
Material
Porcelain
Artist
Fritz Klimsch
Title of artwork
Die Hockende
Signature
Hand signed
Year
1936
Colour
White
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
32 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
14.5 cm
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