TWO SCULPTURES WITH TURTLES

Germany, Selb, Ph. Rosenthal & Co. AG, 1920s - 1930s
Ferdinand Liebermann: Schildkrötenpost, design 1913. A sculpture of a naked boy with a wreath of vine leaves on his head, sitting on a turtle and playing Pan`s flute. White porcelain, painted in natural tones under glaze, gilded details. Green printed mark "Rosenthal SELB-BAVARIA", impressed model number "K. 320." and number "17", signed "FERDINAND LIEBERMANN". H. 11 cm. Gustav Oppel (1891-1978): Girl Standing on a Turtle, design 1924. White porcelain, painted in natural brownish-gray tones under glaze. Green printed mark "Rosenthal GERMANY KUNSTABTEILUNG SELB Handgemalt" (1937), model number "1080" and signed "G. OPPEL". H. 17 cm. Condition A-B. Provenance: private collection, Bavaria.