Small German c. 1940s Photo of Porcelain Figurine shiny black 2nd Baronet (1822-82)

2nd Baronet (1822-82)

did not realize that Royal Haeger made some pretty great ceramics in the 1960s and 70s with terrific fat lava glazes

They were long ago folded in just the right way so lie completely flat

This small but substantial vase has a great presence

a tiny fold to the upper right corner

Small German c. 1940s Photo of Porcelain Figurine shiny black 2nd Baronet (1822-82)I've taken to calling this one "the dying swan, and love it for its great gestural drama inherent to the porcelain figurine that is its subject, but much amplified I think as photographed against a flat black ground. The Agfa Lupex paper on which it was printed identifies it as German c. WW2, placing it in a context that lends much added resonance. 3 11 16" x 2 11 16" and in very good condition.