Fürstenberg Commedia dell'Arte statue of Scaramouche - Germany, 20th century

Description

Colourful Fürstenberg sculpture of Scaramouche from the Commedia dell'Arte, refined and full of character.

This porcelain statue depicts the flamboyant Scaramouche, a beloved character from the Italian Commedia dell'Arte. The piece is hand-painted in vibrant colours and features subtle gold accents by H. Hagedorn. The dynamic pose and exuberant costume details make this a real eye-catcher in any collection.

Origin & meaning
Scaramouche (also known as "Scaramuz" in German) is known as the sly and mocking schemer in the Commedia dell'Arte. This statue is based on a design by Simon Feilner and was made by the famous Fürstenberg porcelain factory. Fürstenberg's blue mark is present at the bottom, along with the gold-coloured inscription: "Scaramuz (Modell von Feilner) aus der Commedia dell'arte Nr. 52, handgemalt, H. Hagedorn".

Dimensions
Height: 20 cm
Condition: excellent condition, no chips, cracks or restorations.