Münchner Kindl" Figurine – Allach No. 81 – Designed by Th. Kärner

Original figurine crafted from high-quality white glazed porcelain, depicting the "Münchner Kindl" – the traditional symbol of Munich. The figure shows a child in a hooded robe, holding a book in the left hand with the right hand raised in a blessing gesture. This iconic sculpture was designed by Professor Theodor Kärner, one of the leading artists associated with the Allach porcelain factory. The figure stands on a distinct multi-tiered square pedestal. The base typically features the impressed model number "81," the designer's name "T. KÄRNER," and the underglaze Allach runic hallmark. The piece is noted for its fluid robe lines and meticulous anatomical detail in the face and hands.
Historical context:
The Allach Porcelain Manufactory was established in 1935 and acquired by Heinrich Himmler in 1936, becoming a central producer of art representing the official aesthetics of the era. Model no. 81, the small monk (Kindl), is among the most popular and highly sought-after pieces by collectors of Allach porcelain. These figurines were esteemed for their technical mastery and were frequently used as official gifts.