Very rare goldscheider art deco ceramic figure of the 1920's: representation of a young variety dancer in pose. She wears a short, low-cut, blue ruffled dress, the skirt ends of which she holds up on both sides and curtsies. The young lady is based on a big drum and is supported from behind by a saxophone and a tambourine, artist's signature 'lorenzl' on the back above. Designed by josef lorenzl (1892-1950), one of the most important designers who worked for the goldscheider manufactory in the period of 1920-1940. This model 5573 was created circa 1926. Made circa 1926 manufactory: goldscheider vienna / austria material & technique: hand-crafted ceramics, white earthenware, hand-painted, glossy finish size: height 35.5 cm / 13.97 in width 16.5 cm / 6.49 in depth 12.0 cm / 4.72 in marks: model number 5573 / 23 / 6 goldscheider wien (vienna) manufactory stamp made in austria / hand-decorated painter's and former's signs existing artist signature 'lorenzl' on the back on top of the drum bibliography: dechant / goldscheider, goldscheider: firmengeschichte und werkverzeichnis / history of the company and catalogue of works, stuttgart (germany), 2007, page 411, number 5573 condition: excellent. This piece has an attribution mark, i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution