Michael Powolny, a monk’s head, WK model number: 1, designed in c. 1906, executed by Wiener Keramik, by 1912

male head leaning to the right with tonsure; light-bodied ceramic with polychrome glazes; very slightly chipped; interior marked with workshop signet and monogram; height 12 cm. (MP)

Literature:
Artl, Weilinger, Wiener Keramik, p. 208f. MAK, Der Preis der Schönheit, p. 416, cat. no. K 33; Leopold Museum, inventory no. 4323, E. Frottier, Michael Powolny, CR 16 et passim

Specialist: Dr. Magda Pfabigan, M.A.