Porcelain figurine, porcelain Large Polar Bear, Józefów, Poland

A very large, noble Polar Bear, made of white glazed porcelain at the renowned Polish porcelain manufactory Józefów in the 1924-1930s of the last century. The sculpture is executed in the Art Deco style.

A highly valuable and popular figure in Poland. This particular Polar Bear figure became iconic for Józefów, and its image appears on the manufactory's hallmark!

Author: Franciszka Kalfasa / Franciszek Kalfas - Zakłady Ceramiczne Czeladź Józefów

This sculpture is very rarely found in such a large size!

Excellent collectible condition. No visible damage, cracks, chips, micro-cracks, restorations, or manufacturing defects. The piece features light craquelure, which is characteristic of porcelain over time and serves as additional confirmation of its authenticity and highly respectable age!

A very large piece. Height 25 cm. Length 32 cm

On the bottom of the piece is the Józefów Poland hallmark.

An identical sculpture is in the collection of the Silesian Museum in Katowice.

The Józefów porcelain manufactory was founded in the Polish city of Czeladź in 1924 and ceased production in 2008.