Description: Porzellanfabrik AL-KA Kunst Alboth & Kaiser Krohach – Bavaria - Germany Landsknecht mit Bier – Mercenary Soldier with Beer Designed by Gerhard Bochmann Being offered on this auction is beautiful figurine made by Porzellanfabrik AL-KA Kunst Alboth & Kaiser in their factory in Krohach, Bavaria Germany. It is called ‘Landsknecht mit Bier’ (Mercenary Soldier with Beer). Artist Gerhard Bochmann designed this figure in c. 1964 in the series resembling German folk and war personages. He is an author of several figurines of people and animals of magnificent details and quality. He designed figurines for Staatliche Aktien-Gesellschaft für Baustoffe "Zement" Porzellan-Manufaktur Meißen; Porzellanfabrik Alboth & Kaiser; Porzellanmanufaktur W. Goebel. This sculpture features landsknecht standing with a beer cup in his left hand. He is wearing traditional uniform of 16th century. He keeps his right hand with hat on his side. This is traditional landsknecht hat with a feather. His long sword is attached from another side of his body. Landsknechts were widely used in German states and counties during Renaissance centuries. They fought for food and money. They were known for drinking beer. First reference to landsknecht beer is about 1516. Beer is commonly associated with landsknechts in German history. Even contemporary beer brands refer to landsknechts and several of the use pictures of these solders as their logos. Genuine texture of porcelain beautifully resembles body and dress of this figure. It is standing on round pedestal. Sculpture is all white. This is glazed figurine. Mark on the backside dates production of 1960s. Other marking is model number 453 incised on the backside of pedestal. Bochmann’s signature is incised on the top of pedestal. He designed accompanying figurine 454 of a woman holding beer cup. We do not have it on this auction. Figurine measures about 3” in diameter on the base and stands 8 ¼” (21 cm) tall. Condition is very good with no cracks found. It has two small nicks on the backside. Figurine displays very well. Please take a look at the pictures to find out more about this item. Payment: PayPal. We ship Worldwide – please contact us for a postal quote to your country. Save on Shipping: if you plan to bid on more than one item, I will at your request combine items together. Return: We always guarantee everything that we sell to be as described. If you’re not satisfied with your purchase, you can always return it in 30 days after auction. Please feel free to email with any questions. Thanks for bidding! The images shown may appear glary or blurry due to camera sizing. Please contact me with your e-mail address to get more pictures. If you're from Russia, eBay recommends to use Priority Mail because this service is insured and can be tracked. If you chose First Class, you're on your own, - it might be lost by Russian Post. If you're from South Africa, please contact me. Domestic buyers are welcome to return the item if you do not like it. However we do not refund shipping cost (both ways) as well as PayPal fees (this is PayPal policy now).
Price: 250 USD
Location: Stamford, Connecticut
End Time: 2024-12-19T15:20:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0.5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Production Technique: Pottery
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Type: Figurine
Brand: Kaiser
