1930s Gebrüder Heubach porcelain elephant figurine displaying naturalistic realism.
1930s Gebrüder Heubach porcelain elephant figurine displaying naturalistic realism, close-up of face.
1930s Gebrüder Heubach porcelain elephant figurine displaying naturalistic realism, side view of face.
1930s Gebrüder Heubach porcelain elephant figurine displaying naturalistic realism, left side view.
1930s Gebrüder Heubach Art Nouveau Jugendstil Elephant Vintage Porcelain Figurine.
1930s Gebrüder Heubach porcelain elephant figurine displaying naturalistic realism, view of back.
1930s Gebrüder Heubach porcelain elephant figurine displaying naturalistic realism, montage of two views: from above and on its side to show the bottom.
1930s Gebrüder Heubach porcelain elephant figurine displaying naturalistic realism, shown next to a ruler for scale.
1930s Gebrüder Heubach porcelain elephant figurine displaying naturalistic realism, close-up of repair on left rear foot.
1930s Gebrüder Heubach porcelain elephant figurine displaying naturalistic realism, close-up of insized mold mark and repair.
1930s Gebrüder Heubach porcelain elephant figurine displaying naturalistic realism, close=up of makers mark.
1930s Majestic Porcelain Elephant Figurine (8 Inches)

1930s Majestic Porcelain Elephant Figurine (8 Inches)

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An enchanting Art Nouveau Jugendstil elephant figurine by the celebrated German porcelain company Gebrüder Heubach (Heubach Brothers).

Period: 1930s (1930)
Origin: Germany (Lichte, Thuringia)
Size Classification: Medium, Table Top
Dimensions: 8 inches tall x 11 inches long
Decoration: Hand-painted underglaze, Glazed
Colors: Gray, White, Black
Style: Naturalistic Realism
Theme/Symbolism: Animals, Elephant - the raised trunk is said to bring good luck and positive energy

Artist/Maker: Gebrüder Heubach (Heubach Brothers), maker’s mark on base, The absence of a “Germany” export mark indicates this piece was made for the domestic German market. The mold number H-442 is stamped on the base of the left hind foot.

Condition: Very good vintage condition with an older mid-century professional repair to the outer toe on the left hind foot (priced accordingly). Displays beautifully overall; please see photos for close-up details.

History: This piece dates to the interwar period, showcasing the era's mastery of Naturalistic Realism in high-end animalier porcelain by capturing authentic anatomical precision and lifelike posture.


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