Bagpipers from the Sicilian Shepherd's Chapel. Meissen.

Molding 1925-1934. model year: 1925, model no.: A 1103. model by. BÖRNER, Paul(1888 Meissen - 1970 Meissen)

Height: 25 cm.

From a series of 8 figures, painted in color. Incised mark, press mark, painter's mark, sword mark with dot, artist's signet. Pipe rims restored.

* Börner, painter, draughtsman, modeller and medallist, studied at the academy in Dresden. From 1911 at the Meissen manufactory, 1924 professor, from 1930 director of the art department, from 1937 professor at the academy in Dresden, 1943-1945 its director. Also supplied models for KPM Berlin, Wallendorf and Volkstedt, the most versatile and prolific Art Deco artist at the Meissen manufactory.

Literature : Bergmann (2010) illustration no. 1175.

Provenance : * Partner auction Bergmann, Kurt Adelsberger Collection, part 2.