Goldscheider Wien Borzoi Dog Pair Figurine, Signed S. Beaumont, Model 3878
266.700 Ft
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An absolute masterpiece of early 20th-century Austrian ceramic art. This institutional-grade, museum-quality porcelain sculpture depicts an aristocratic pair of Borzoi (Russian Wolfhounds/Greyhounds), masterfully executed by the world-renowned Goldscheider Manufacture in Vienna (Wien) circa 1910–1912. Designed by the highly celebrated period sculptor S. Beaumont, this specific model (No. 3878) represents the pinnacle of the Secessionist and early Art Deco movement in European porcelain.
The sculpture beautifully contrasts the dynamic elegance of the two sighthounds on a monolithic stark white porcelain plinth. It is a rare, historically documented investment piece for serious collectors of fine porcelain, canine art, or elite European Art Deco heritage.
Historical & Artistic Provenance
The base features unparalleled, comprehensive period documentation that guarantees its absolute authenticity:
1. Artist Signature: The upper corner of the base features the crisp, hand-incised genuine signature of the master sculptor, S. Beaumont.
2. The F.G. Vienna Imperial Seal: A stamped black overglaze mark featuring the Austro-Hungarian Imperial double-headed eagle and the letters "F. G. VIENNA". This specific mark was exclusively utilized for top-tier luxury items destined for high-end international export before the fall of the Empire.
3. The Classical Goldscheider Mark: The underside bears the official impressed Goldscheider Wien factory hallmark, displaying the classical seated allegorical figure holding a lyre.
4. Factory Serial Registrations: Deeply impressed model matrix numbers 3878 / 160 / 65. Model 3878 is officially recorded in Goldscheider’s historical archives as one of their most successful yet limited animalier groups from the pre-WW1 era.
Physical Specifications & Visual Scale
• Length (Base): 30 cm (11.8 inches)
• Width (Base): 13 cm (5.11 inches)
• Total Height: 21 cm (8.26 inches)
• Net Weight: 1,875 grams (1.875 kg) of solid, high-fired luxury porcelain.
(Please note: The standard beverage can included in the photographic gallery is strictly for visual scale reference and is not part of the lot).
Anatomical Execution & Aesthetics
Beaumont’s genius is evident in the lifelike representation of the Borzoi breed’s signature traits: the elongated, refined dolichocephalic skull, the intelligent, deep-set almond eyes, the athletic curvature of the deep chest, and the silky, undulating coat. The striking black-and-white polychrome layout accentuates the sleek geometric silhouettes that defined the transition into early Art Deco aesthetics.
In-Depth Condition & Material Analysis
This antique figurine is in outstanding, investment-grade condition. Structurally flawless with absolutely no cracks, hair lines, major chips, or post-factory restorations.
• Glaze Character Report (The Firing Phenomenon): Close-up macro photography reveals minor speckling/retraction patterns under the overglaze on the dense black patches. Important Collector's Note: This is not a defect, pigment damage, or post-production wear. This is a classic, highly desirable high-temperature kiln reduction phenomenon (glaze pull) unique to early 20th-century Viennese porcelain manufacturing. Because natural minerals behaved unpredictably in historical coal-fired kilns, this glaze character serves as a natural fingerprint, verifying its authentic 115-year-old heritage to expert appraisers.
Museum-Grade Secure International Shipping
Given the immense rarity and fragile nature of this genuine Goldscheider sculpture, we enforce a zero-compromise packaging protocol:
• The item will be encased in multi-layered, shock-absorbing specialized premium bubble wrap.
• It will be suspended in a heavy-duty, double-walled box filled with anti-static eco-beans.
Goldscheider Wien Borzoi Dog Pair Figurine, Signed S. Beaumont, Model 3878
266.700 Ft
The sculpture beautifully contrasts the dynamic elegance of the two sighthounds on a monolithic stark white porcelain plinth. It is a rare, historically documented investment piece for serious collectors of fine porcelain, canine art, or elite European Art Deco heritage.
Historical & Artistic Provenance
The base features unparalleled, comprehensive period documentation that guarantees its absolute authenticity:
1. Artist Signature: The upper corner of the base features the crisp, hand-incised genuine signature of the master sculptor, S. Beaumont.
2. The F.G. Vienna Imperial Seal: A stamped black overglaze mark featuring the Austro-Hungarian Imperial double-headed eagle and the letters "F. G. VIENNA". This specific mark was exclusively utilized for top-tier luxury items destined for high-end international export before the fall of the Empire.
3. The Classical Goldscheider Mark: The underside bears the official impressed Goldscheider Wien factory hallmark, displaying the classical seated allegorical figure holding a lyre.
4. Factory Serial Registrations: Deeply impressed model matrix numbers 3878 / 160 / 65. Model 3878 is officially recorded in Goldscheider’s historical archives as one of their most successful yet limited animalier groups from the pre-WW1 era.
Physical Specifications & Visual Scale
• Length (Base): 30 cm (11.8 inches)
• Width (Base): 13 cm (5.11 inches)
• Total Height: 21 cm (8.26 inches)
• Net Weight: 1,875 grams (1.875 kg) of solid, high-fired luxury porcelain.
(Please note: The standard beverage can included in the photographic gallery is strictly for visual scale reference and is not part of the lot).
Anatomical Execution & Aesthetics
Beaumont’s genius is evident in the lifelike representation of the Borzoi breed’s signature traits: the elongated, refined dolichocephalic skull, the intelligent, deep-set almond eyes, the athletic curvature of the deep chest, and the silky, undulating coat. The striking black-and-white polychrome layout accentuates the sleek geometric silhouettes that defined the transition into early Art Deco aesthetics.
In-Depth Condition & Material Analysis
This antique figurine is in outstanding, investment-grade condition. Structurally flawless with absolutely no cracks, hair lines, major chips, or post-factory restorations.
• Glaze Character Report (The Firing Phenomenon): Close-up macro photography reveals minor speckling/retraction patterns under the overglaze on the dense black patches. Important Collector's Note: This is not a defect, pigment damage, or post-production wear. This is a classic, highly desirable high-temperature kiln reduction phenomenon (glaze pull) unique to early 20th-century Viennese porcelain manufacturing. Because natural minerals behaved unpredictably in historical coal-fired kilns, this glaze character serves as a natural fingerprint, verifying its authentic 115-year-old heritage to expert appraisers.
Museum-Grade Secure International Shipping
Given the immense rarity and fragile nature of this genuine Goldscheider sculpture, we enforce a zero-compromise packaging protocol:
• The item will be encased in multi-layered, shock-absorbing specialized premium bubble wrap.
• It will be suspended in a heavy-duty, double-walled box filled with anti-static eco-beans.