This striking Art Nouveau porcelain rooster, produced by the renowned Pfeiffer & Lowenstein factory in Bohemia, dates from the 1910s. Hand-painted and glazed with elegant black, pink, and white hues, the figurine captures the vibrant spirit of early 20th-century European craftsmanship. This rooster is a testament to the fine artistry and decorative flair synonymous with Pfeiffer & Lowenstein’s celebrated porcelain creations.
Period: 1910s
Origin: Bohemia (now the Czech Republic)
Size Classification: Medium, Table top size
Dimensions: 9 inches tall and 10 1/2 inches long
Decoration: Hand-painted, Glazed
Colors: Black, Pink, White
Style: Art Nouveau, Of The Period
Theme/Symbolism: Animals, Roosters, Watchfulness and guardianship in European folklore and domestic life
Artist/Maker: (Pfeiffer & Lowenstein - "Ars Nova Schlacken Werth" mark, (Ars Nova Schlacken Werth is a mark used by the Pfeiffer & Lowenstein porcelain factory in Schlackenwerth, now Ostrov in the Czech Republic. "Ars Nova" was the name of the factory's high-end Art Nouveau porcelain line, indicating this as an authentic piece made by the factory during the Art Nouveau period.
Condition: Excellent. Expected shelf wear on the base, as shown.
History: Pfeiffer & Lowenstein was a porcelain factory located in Schlakenwerth, Bohemia, Austria (now called Skláře, Czech Republic). It was originally founded by Ludwig Lowenstein in 1873, and later managed by Josef Pfeiffer Jr., which led to the name change. The factory operated from 1873 to 1949, with a period under Nazi control, and was renamed.
