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May 2005 Fine Art & Antiques

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444. Royal Dux Bohemia Porcelain Carriage (Czechoslovakia, 20th Century)

Large scale porcelain figural from the Royal Dux porcelain company. A young woman stands inside a traveling booth while two stately young men in tricorn caps wait to carry her. The figures stand on a oval base resting on four scrolling feet. Decorated overall with cobalt blue glaze and gilt highlights. Bottom has green "Made in Czechoslovakia" stamp, the Royal Dux Bohemia seal in the signature pink ceramic triangle with acorn and letter "E" as well as the number "1970". Piece measures apprx 14-1/2" x 13" x 7". 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 it’s 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.



200/300   Sold $287.50
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