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Meissen figure of The Hoop Thrower

Reinhold Boeltzig — circa 1935
£5000

Modelled stood on an octagonal base in green drapery and holding gilt metal hoop and staff.

Underglaze blue crossed swords, incised model number A.235, impressed assembler’s number 52, painted decorator’s number 9., all to the underside of the base. Signed REINHOLD BOELTZIG to the top of the base.

Dimensions
37.5cm high

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History

Reinhold Boeltzig (1863-1939) used this work of art to present the new influences that sport had on the female ideal of beauty. His sculpture was inspired by the Ball Player, which had been created twelve years earlier by the artist Walter Schott and also produced in porcelain at the Meissen manufactory.

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