He is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, crazing, flea bites or repairs. He is so finely detailed, from the gray curls on his body and head to the gray puff ball tail. I love the pink gums and pink tongue along with his detailed teeth. This gorgeous unique poodle figurine is large, measuring approx. 8 3/8" tall. He is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, crazing, flea bites or repairs. He is so finely detailed with the lovely foot pads on his front paws. The fur detailing is excellent, as you can see from the photos he is gray. This German ceramic is heavy for his size, and is very high quality. This piece is marked with the famous "Rosenthal, Kunstabteilung Selb, handmade Germany" hallmark or logo which dates the figure to the 1950's when the mark was used by the Rosenthal factory.
Prof. Theodor Karner (1884-1963) was a distinguished Porcelain artist of the Mid Century Era. He is known primarily for his highly popular and prized animal figurines. Professor Theodor Kärner was one of Germany’s most distinguished porcelain artists. Kärner’s master craftsmanship and artistry were key to his employment at several prominent German porcelain factories over the course of his career, including Nymphenburg, Rosenthal, Allach, and Eschenbach.