Figurative clay group of the Madonna

Porcelain Stoneware.
A relief sculptural group. A Madonna seated on a throne in a long golden-yellow robe, holding a child in her arms. The cloud pedestal is decorated with stars, the Star of Bethlehem, and a floral garland with six musical angels. A rare color variant of a significant ceramic group with rich polychrome painting. Possibly the work of Anton Klieber, 1916. On the reverse, an inscription "ANTON KLIEBER" dated 1916, and an unclear number; a trademark (triangular mark) with the inscription "MADE IN AUSTRIA". Height 25.3 cm; width 29 cm. Klieber (1886-1971) studied at the specialized ceramics school in Teplitz and entered the renowned School of Arts and Crafts in Vienna, where he became a freelance sculptor and "ceramic sculptor" alongside Powolny, Löffler, and Peche. He became one of the most successful ceramic designers. For the company "KERAMOS - Viennese Art Ceramics and Porcelain Manufactory," founded in 1920 with the participation of Josef Hoffmann, he created most of the models from 1921 onward. A Viennese glazed and painted figurative clay group of the Madonna with Child and Angel Concert, created by Anton Klieber for Keramos. Inscription and date 1916, factory mark. Austria. Vienna. Keramos. Circa 1928-1930.