Dimensions
17.3ins high, 7.9ins wide, 7.9ins depth
Circa Date
Victorian, circa 1880
Description - ID#23371
Hugo Lonitz Majolica figure which features an Eagle-owl, stood on a mossy ground. Original glass eyes. Colouration: brown, cream, grey, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the Lonitz pottery. Bears a pattern number, '765'.
Maker: Porzellan-und Steingutfabrik Hugo Lonitz & Co
German maker - Highly prized, exceptional quality German maker of majolica, often depicting animals, fish and figures.
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- Period of Operation:
- 1868-1904
- Majolica Making Period:
- 1886-1904
- Other Names:
- Hugo Lonitz
- Previous Name:
- Porzellan-und Steingutfabrik Hugo Lonitz
- Country:
- Germany
- Region:
- Saxony-Anhalt
- Town:
- Neuhaldensleben (Haldensleben)
- Awards/Accolades:
- Famed for exceptionally well-modelled naturalistic subjects.
- Typical Styles:
- Naturalistic.
- Notes on Marks:
- 1886-1904 fish on fish in oval usually with 4 digit pattern number.
- Design Rating:
- 1 - Unsurpassed in their creativity and design excellence.
- Glaze Rating:
- 1 - In the top tier for technical quality of decoration and glazing.
- Desirability Rating:
- 1 - One of the most desirable makers and highly sought after.
- Output Rating:
- 3 - Comparitively low output, during our period of interest.
- Price Rating:
- 1 - Command a higher price than the average maker.
Condition Summary*
Good. Minimal damage, wear, manufacturing defects (kiln effects) and/or restoration, which does not detract from the piece.
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