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the contours of the fish are printed outlines from copper plates on tissue paper

the orchid branch made of porcelain and hand-cast bronze is the eye-catcher of a stylish home in every season

the ingenious animal sculptor carried out intensive studies of nature before he designed such perfectly modeled figures as Anton the rabbit for the manufactory's master workshops

he studied art in Cologne

saucière and potato bowl as well as the 16 plates - later expanded to a service for 18 people - all feature various naturalistic fish motifs

10020753 Orion the contours of the fishUnglazed "bisque" porcelain accentuates the sculptural qualities of the Nymphenburg animals particularly well. The rich details of the figures find subtle expression through the silky matt surface.