Large scale porcelain figural from the Royal Dux porcelain company. This figural depicts a wealthy woman in a ornately decorated white cart. The cart is carried by two gentlemen with burgundy waistcoats and black tricorn hats. A small hound lies on the ground at their feet. The base of this figural is accented with four sections of gilded scrollwork. Underside of base features the signature pink ceramic triangle with acorn and letter "E". Overall measures apprx 16" H x 15" W.
One of the first porcelain factories was established in Duchov (Dux) and founded in 1853. The factory first produced utility ceramics then later began to manufacture terra cotta, faience, and majolica items. The factory has been using its traditional trademark made since 1900 . The embossed pink triangle with relief. The rose color in the form of a triangle with the words Royal Dux Bohemia with an acorn in the middle. The triangle with an E signifies a piece made before World War II.
150/225 Sold $310.50
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