^Lot 62 Rosenthal Karl Himmelstoss Porcelain Penguin Figurine

A glazed porcelain figurine designed by Karl Himmelstoss for Rosenthal. The piece depicts an upright penguin executed in a naturalistic style with a high-gloss finish. Decoration is achieved using polychrome enamels, featuring glossy black and dark blue for the back and wings, contrasting with white and varying shades of brown/tan defining the throat, chest, and beak. The underside of the figurine features a printed green manufacturers backstamp, including a crown and stylized 'R' (Rosenthal mark), along with the text "GERMANY - KUNSTABTEILUNG SELB" (Germany - Art Department Selb) and "Handgemalt" (Hand-painted), suggesting a 20th-century production.

Dimensions: 3.25"L x 3.50"W x 4.50"H
Condition: Good