A pair of running putti, probably mythological characters, perhaps Bacchus and Ariadne. The whole thing refers to the rococo style. Germany, Thuringia, 1905-1937 Felix Zeh (act. 1888-1937), AWF Kister Scheibe-Alsbach. Painted porcelain. Signed: F. Zeh, letter "S" with crossed lines. Dim. 19.5 x 14.5 x 9.5 cm. Good condition.
Felix Zeh (1869-1937) - artist, student of Reinhard Moeller, working in the years 1888-1937 for the AWF Kister Scheibe-Alsbach manufactory. One of the most active modellers. He specialized in figurines referring to the style of Rococo and Biedermeier, he also made representations of historical scenes, incl. Napoleon.
The beginnings of the porcelain manufactory in Scheibe-Alsbach go back to 1835. The AWF Kister Manufactory appears in 1863, when the son of one of the earlier partners (Dressel, Kister & Co.) becomes the sole owner. It introduces a number of innovations and employs a professor from the local Moeller school as a model shop manager. In 1894, the manufactory began to produce figurines inspired by Meissen products. In 1905, a new sign appeared - the letter S crossed out, although it was registered only in 1925. The manufactory functioned under the name AWF Kister until 1962.
