Lot 410

A large porcelain beaver, Max Esser, 1939 (design), KPM, 20th century

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Hammer price € 6,800

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Description

Porcelain. On a round, stepped base. A standing, naturalistically rendered beaver. Underside marked with a blue underglaze scepter mark. Height 45.5 cm. Max Alexander Wilhelm Esser (born 1885 in Bart – died 1945 in Berlin) worked for many years in the studio of August Gaul. Inspired by his renowned teacher, Esser devoted himself primarily to depictions of animals and also created numerous animal models for porcelain figurines.

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The auction starts on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10 am (CEST) with Lot no. 001 - 861 and continues on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10 am (CEST) with Lot no. 862 - 1172. The pre-sale view will take place from May 12 - May 15 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CEST). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.