Gallant Rococo scene of loving couple Manufactory: Goldscheider Vienna / Austria Dating of manufacture: made circa 1930 Material: ceramics / painted / glossy finish Technique of manufacture: ceramics modelling Designer: Josef Kostial (died in year 1953) The artist studied at School of Applied Arts in Vienna / the sculptor was active on behalf of Goldscheider manufactory. This model was created in year 1925. Gallant Rococo scene of loving couple: Gentleman wearing tricorn (= three-cornered hat) is clad in Rococo garments of Venetian style or he kisses right shoulder of his beloved female companion. The lady seems to remain in a hesitant attitude for a moment. The woman is of very elegant appearance - she is clad in a crinoline, her head is covered with a Rococo wig. Size: height (base included) 15.35 inches (= 39.0 cm) depth 6.69 inches (= 17.0 cm) width 9.44 inches (= 24.0 cm) Marks: model number 5517 / 370 / 11 painted marks (underglazed): Goldscheider Wien / Made in Austria / Hand-Decorated. painter's as well as modeller's signs existing. Additionally, there is name of modeller: 'KOSTIAL' impressed at backside of base (well visible). Bibliography: Dechant / Goldscheider, Goldscheider (Firmengeschichte Und Werkverzeichnis 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