Allach. This figure is an extremely rare painted glazed porcelain Zieten Hussar von 1756, Model No. 115 by Theodor Kärner. The serial number of this figurine is unknown. However, over the years, very few of them have been discovered, suggesting that only a small number were actually created or have survived. This is a soldier of the Prussian Hussar Regiment (light cavalry) of the 18th century during the reign of Frederick II (the Great) from 1740 to 1786. The regiment was named in honor of its first colonel, Hans Joachim von Zieten. Due to his military achievements, Zieten became a general at the age of thirty-six. This figurine was first presented at the Allach Porcelain Factory exhibition at the House of German Art, located in Munich, in 1942. The Zieten Hussar is painted exceptionally well, and the detail is rendered with exceptional precision. Height: 35 cm or 14 inches. Close-up of the extremely rare painted glazed porcelain Zieten Hussar von 1756, Model No. 115 by Theodor Kärner. The colors and details of the uniform and facial features are magnificent.
This page and next: The extremely rare painted glazed porcelain Zieten Hussar von 1756 Model #115 by Theodor Kärner. The production numbers are unknown for this figure. However, very few have surfaced over the years so it is concluded that very few were actually produced or could have survived. This is an 18th Century Prussian Hussar (light cavalry) Regiment soldier during the reign of Frederick II (The Great) 1740-1786. The regiment was named after its first Colonel Hans Joachim von Zieten. Through his military exploits, Zieten became a General by age thirty-six. This figure was first seen as an Allach Porcelain Factory exhibit at the House of German Art located in Munich in 1942. The Zieten Husar is painted exceptionally well and the detailing is extraordinary. 35cm or 14" in height. Close up view of the extremely rare painted glazed porcelain Zieten Hussar von 1756 Model #115 by Theodor Kärner. The colors and detailing of the uniform and facial features are wonderful.