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 1920s-1930s of the last century. The sculpture is executed in the Art Deco style.

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

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

This sculpture is very rare in such a large size!

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

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

On the bottom of the piece, the hallmark reads "Józefów Poland."

An identical sculpture is part of 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.