Schüssel | Rokoko Sauciere With the hippopotamus Mathilda

With the hippopotamus Mathilda

dem süddeutschen Rokoko jenseits der bayerischen Grenzen einen Ehrenplatz in der Geschichte der europäischen Kunst zu sichern

a sculptor from Regensburg

The Rococo shape - designed around 1760 - was reissued in 1928 as a dinner service for seafood

Schüssel | Rokoko Sauciere With the hippopotamus MathildaThis Rococo service by Franz Anton Bustelli was created during the early days of the Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg. The overflowing wealth of ideas and the beauty of that era seem to be captured in this porcelain service. Even the tiniest detail is incorporated into the rhythm of the forms in all its subtleties. This porcelain has grown far beyond its original purpose as a service. It was integral in securing a place of honour in the history of