Antique Nymphenburg Porcelain “Dog with Frog” (Whippet/Hound) Figurine by Theodor Kärner – Model 250 (Germany)

Description

Product Overview:
An exquisite and highly collectible early 20th-century “Blanc de Chine” porcelain figurine, “Dog with Frog” (Hund mit Frosch), modeled by the legendary German animalier artist Professor Theodor Kärner (1884–1966) for the prestigious Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory (Bavaria, Germany). Originally designed in 1907 (Model No. 250), this piece portrays a reclining hound (whippet or hunting dog) resting on an organic, wave-like plinth, peering downward in curiosity at a tiny frog perched between its front paws. Renowned for its naturalistic form, anatomical precision, and brilliant glazed white finish, this model is an iconic example of Art Nouveau and 20th-century European porcelain sculpture.

Product Details:
– Maker: Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg (Munich, Germany)
– Designer: Theodor Kärner (German, 1884–1966)
– Model Number: 250 (designed in 1907)
– Material: Glazed “Blanc de Chine” Porcelain (Hard-Paste Porcelain)
– Style: Art Nouveau / Naturalistic Animalier
– Subject: Reclining hound / whippet with a small frog
– Place of Origin: Munich, Bavaria, Germany
– Markings: Includes impressed Nymphenburg shield/crest mark and model number “250” on the underside (often with additional pattern incisements or decorators’ monograms)
– Approximate Dimensions: 9.8 cm (H) x 17.8 cm (L) x 8 cm (W) / ~3.8″ H x 7″ L x 3.1″ W

Condition:
Very good antique/vintage condition. Free from any major chips, cracks, repairs, or restorations. The glossy white glaze remains bright and lustrous, with only light, expected surface wear and dust in crevices consistent with age. Original impressed Nymphenburg shield and model digits are clearly legible on the underside. Please examine all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic details.

Ideal For:
– Serious collectors of Nymphenburg, Rosenthal, and early 20th-century German porcelain
– Admirers of Theodor Kärner’s naturalistic animal sculptures
– Collectors of vintage and antique dog (whippet/greyhound/terrier) and animal figurines
– Upscale interior display in curio cabinets, libraries, or sideboards