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Albert Hinnrich Hussmann Rosenthal Hannibal Equestrian Porcelain Sculpture 1609
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales
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Albert Hinnrich Hussmann for Rosenthal – “Hannibal” Equestrian Sculpture in White Bisque Porcelain (Model 1609)
Rosenthal Classic Rose Collection, Germany, post-1936 production
This striking bisque porcelain sculpture captures the muscular nobility and psychological tension of Hannibal, the legendary Carthaginian commander, astride a horse mid-battle cry. The head of the steed rears up, mouth open and mane windswept, as if frozen in motion – a testament to the remarkable anatomical skill and expressionist flair of sculptor Albert Hinnrich Hussmann (1874–1946).
Originally designed in 1936, the model remains one of Rosenthal’s finest sculptural achievements in porcelain, executed here in creamy white bisque with a smooth satin finish. The base bears the Rosenthal green mark from the Classic Rose Collection, the impressed model number “1609,” and the artist’s initials “AHH” – alongside a discreet pinhole indicating this is a B-sort / Zweite Wahl piece.
Despite its second-choice grading, the figurine is in visually excellent condition with only minor manufacturing quirks, which are often imperceptible in display settings. Height: 23 cm.
A compelling object for collectors of historical figuration, animal sculpture, or Rosenthal’s classic period. With its bold silhouette and quiet monumentality, it would sit beautifully on a plinth, shelf, or under a spotlighted vitrine.
About the Artist
Albert Hinnrich Hussmann was a prominent German sculptor celebrated for his equestrian monuments and naturalistic animal studies. His style merged academic precision with romantic narrative energy, particularly evident in his numerous horse busts and military subjects. Active through the late Imperial and interwar periods, he was regularly commissioned for public works and collaborated with porcelain manufacturers such as Rosenthal to translate his bronzes into domestic formats.
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ConditionVery goodColorsCremeMaterialPorcelainNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeSmallHeight23 cmWidth18 cm
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About this seller
Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 20 sales