Michael Powolny, a figure astride a snail, WK model number: 81, model: c. 1907, executed by Wiener Keramik, by 1912
a nude boy riding a snail, holding reins of flowers in one hand; light-bodied ceramic with polychrome glazes; restored; underside with workshop signet and monogram MP; height 17.7 cm. (MP)
Literature:
Arlt, Weilinger, Wiener Keramik, p. 244f.; MAK, Photographic Archive of the Wiener Werkstätte, inventory no.: 89-19-4; DKD, vol. 27, 1910/11, p. 158; E. Frottier, Michael Powolny, CR 43 et passim
Specialist: Dr. Magda Pfabigan, M.A.
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a nude boy riding a snail, holding reins of flowers in one hand; light-bodied ceramic with polychrome glazes; restored; underside with workshop signet and monogram MP; height 17.7 cm. (MP)
Literature:
Arlt, Weilinger, Wiener Keramik, p. 244f.; MAK, Photographic Archive of the Wiener Werkstätte, inventory no.: 89-19-4; DKD, vol. 27, 1910/11, p. 158; E. Frottier, Michael Powolny, CR 43 et passim
Specialist: Dr. Magda Pfabigan, M.A.