{"product_id":"art-deco-nude-dancer-with-gilt-snake-gerold-co-porcelain-figurine-65-germany-6f819","title":"Art Deco Nude Dancer with Gilt Snake Gerold \u0026 Co Porcelain Figurine 6.5\" Germany","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArt Deco Porcelain Nude Dancer with Snake by Gerold \u0026amp; Co., Tettau, Germany (1920-1937)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA graceful Art Deco figurine of a nude dancer entwined with a gilt serpent, made by Neue Porzellanfabrik Tettau AG, Gerold \u0026amp; Co. The dancer is in white porcelain with green modesty cloth\/drapery, and the snake is picked out in gold gilt. The figure stands on a round base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neue Porzellanfabrik Tettau AG, Gerold \u0026amp; Co., Tettau, Bavaria, Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e “NP Neu Tettau” with a stylized T that has a pointed vertical bar (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1920-1937, per the backstamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 1\/2 inches (16.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e White and green, with a gold gilt snake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nude dancer with snake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery good vintage condition. The snake’s scales over the gold gilt show wear at the touchpoints, which is typical for a gilded piece of this age. Gilt missing from snake's nose appears to be a production flaw.  Please see the photos, which are part of the description. Ask if you would like additional photos or close-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimilar mold:\u003c\/strong\u003e This figurine shares a similar mold with the Nude Dancer with Snake made by Galluba \u0026amp; Hoffmann of Ilmenau, Thuringia. The Galluba \u0026amp; Hoffmann version has a square base, while this Gerold \u0026amp; Co. version has a round base. This is a useful way to tell the two makers apart, and the round base may be of interest to collectors comparing the two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e The piece dates from the interwar period, when German porcelain factories produced many stylized dancers and bathing beauties for the Art Deco market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarked piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e The factory mark is clearly present and can be used to confirm the maker and period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping and Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Carefully packed in protective padding and a sturdy box. Fragile porcelain, so please inspect on arrival. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The URBANARY Home and Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67766341271597,"sku":"GWTFPA-9504","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0368\/1612\/5997\/files\/1793574056804680DURRL05NX6KZA2UQ7.jpg?v=1793576063","url":"https:\/\/urbanary.ca\/products\/art-deco-nude-dancer-with-gilt-snake-gerold-co-porcelain-figurine-65-germany-6f819","provider":"The URBANARY Home and Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}