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.