Meissen “player At Bowls” Walter Schott 1897 – Late 19th Century

Refined Meissen porcelain figure depicting the famous “Player at Bowls”, modeled by Walter Schott in 1897.This sculpture represents a beautiful fusion between classical antiquity aesthetics and the modern sensibility of the late 19th century. In 1897, the Berlin sculptor Walter Schott introduced, through this work, the new influence of physical exercise on the evolving female ideal of beauty that emerged between the late 18th and 19th centuries.The figure is captured in a tense and dynamic pose, just before releasing the ball — a deliberate artistic choice highlighting elegance, harmonious proportions and subtle sensuality. The finely modeled drapery falls naturally along the body, emphasizing movement and grace.This model later inspired the “Tire Thrower” by Reinhold Boeltzig, created twelve years afterwards.Dating from the late 19th century, this hand-painted example beautifully demonstrates the extraordinary craftsmanship of the Meissen manufactory, internationally renowned for the excellence of its porcelain production.A highly decorative and elegant piece, ideal for collectors of German porcelain and late 19th-century sculpture.