Description: This is my sister's butterfly, from an extensive collection she and my brother-in-law amassed over the decades in the US and abroad. The butterfly was stored for decades in a huge glass-door display case. It looks like there is some paint loss top tip of the right wing, which could be a very small shallow chip (last 2 photos). I can feel some drag moving my fingernail over it. The butterfly is blue with orange markings and a black and white border on the wings. Very detailed. You can see veining on the the wings both top and underneath. I believe this model was produced in the early 1940s. The butterfly is on a white plinth trimmed with gold paint, with painted on feet. The butterfly body is gray and pale green. Measurements: The wing span measures just over 3-3/4," about 3" top of the wing to the bottom, and the figure stands just over 1-3/4" tall. Marks: On the bottom is the underglaze Rosenthal with the crossed swords symbol and what looks like a mark at the bottom of the swords, Germany Munstabteilung Selb Handgemalt g. 1293 and impressed 1835 with a small 2. Shipping: I will ship wrapped in large cushion bubble wrap (LCBW) in a freezer bag with air, more LCBW around the bag placed in a larger freezer bag with more LCBW air, then more LCBW in a clean recycled box. Thanks for looking.
Price: 75 USD
Location: Arlington, Virginia
End Time: 2024-12-02T15:13:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Pattern: Blue with orange spots
Signed By: Rosenthal
Occasion: All Occasions
Signed: Yes
Color: Blue, black, white, orange, green, gilt, white, gold, gray
Material: Porcelain
Item Length: 3"
Subject: Butterfly
Brand: Rosenthal
Type: Figurine
Artist / Sculptor: Karl Himmelstoss (1878-1967)
Customized: No
Number in Pack: 1
Item Height: 1.75"
Packaging: Unboxed
Original/Reproduction: Original
Collection: Insects
Features: Hand Painted, Handgemalt
Time Period Manufactured: 1940s
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Finish: Glossy
Item Width: 3.75"
Handmade: Yes
