Königshase Josef Wackerle architect and sculptor Hermann Gradl

architect and sculptor Hermann Gradl designed the BELLE EPOQUE fish service in the first year he worked for the Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg

Then as now

eine sehr besondere und bis heute beliebte Tierfigur für die Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg

Jahrhunderts ausschließlich dem Hause Wittelsbach vorbehalten

Königshase Josef Wackerle architect and sculptor Hermann GradlWhat is the difference between a kings rabbit and its fellow breeds? The slim stature? The long ears? Above all, the attitude. Even in a quietly crouched position, a splendid specimen like Theodor Krner's reclining hare Anton in white biscuit porcelain retains majestic composure. Was his role model at home in the Nymphenburg Palace Park? Certainly. As we know, the ingenious animal sculptor carried out intensive studies of nature before he designed