Model
1941
Maker
Porzellan Manufaktur Allach München GmbH
Length
120 x 222 mm
Weight
551 g
Condition
Mint
Moresca Dancer III Gezaddelte (Allach 1941) by Richard Förster
Expressive white-glazed porcelain figure “Moresca Dancer III – Gezaddelte” (Allach, 1941), designed by Richard Förster. The figure belongs to the well-known series of Allach Moresca Dancers and is based on the famous late Gothic wooden sculptures by Erasmus Grasser, today preserved in the Munich City Museum.
Execution: White-glazed porcelain, fully sculptural. Depicted is Moresca Dancer III “The Gezaddelte”, also known as “The Tattered Skirt” or “Figure with Tall Cap”. The dynamic posture, lively movement of the costume and the distinctive headgear emphasize the expressive, dance-like character of the figure.
Markings: The base bears the pressed manufactory mark “SS Allach”. This figure is a design by Richard Förster. It was produced as a special commission without a model number for the City of Munich.
Date: The figure “Moresca Dancer III – Gezaddelte” was issued in 1941.
Dimensions & Weight: Approx. 12.0 × 22.2 cm, total weight approx. 551 g.
Condition: Condition 1. Very well preserved original, without damage.
Historical Context: Moresca Dancers, Allach & Erasmus Grasser
The Moresca Dancers originate from a famous series of late Gothic wooden sculptures created around 1480 by Erasmus Grasser for Munich’s Old Town Hall. These works are considered masterpieces of German late Gothic art and are today exhibited in the Munich City Museum.
The Allach Porcelain Manufactory adopted this important art-historical subject and translated it into porcelain. Sculptor Richard Förster created independent sculptural interpretations that preserved both the dynamic movement and expressive character of the original wooden figures.
The figure “Moresca Dancer III – Gezaddelte”, also known as “The Tattered Skirt” or “Figure with Tall Cap”, was issued in 1941 as a special commission for the City of Munich. The absence of a model number, the original SS Allach manufactory mark, and the excellent state of preservation make this piece a significant example of Allach porcelain art and a highly sought-after collector’s item within the Moresca series.
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