Dobermann Pinscher Figurine, Royal Präsent, Hand-painted Porcelain, Germany

A vintage porcelain figurine of a Dobermann Pinscher, made by the German manufacturer Royal Präsent and hand-painted with a matte glaze finish. The piece bears the original blue "Royal Präsent handbemalt" stamp on the underside along with the impressed model number D261B. In excellent vintage condition, matte glaze fully intact.

Royal Präsent was one of the few German porcelain makers to consistently use a matte finish during an era when high gloss was the standard. That choice works particularly well here: the muscular definition and alert stance of the Dobermann read more clearly without gloss. Each piece was painted by hand, meaning no two are exactly alike. This figurine is a good example of both qualities.