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The presented figurine is an original porcelain lying fawn (German: Liegender Rehkitz), produced by the renowned SS Allach factory. This model, marked with the number 41, was designed by the famous artist Prof. Theodor Kärner. The item is preserved in very nice condition, without visible damage, which is rare for colored, hand-painted examples from this period.
Physical features and condition:
Material: highest quality white porcelain, hand-painted with overglaze paints.
Colors: natural, brown and beige shades of fur with characteristic white spots, black details for the eyes and nose, all covered with an even, elegant glaze.
Dimensions: approx. 16 cm high and 19 cm long.
Markings: The bottom of the figurine features characteristic signatures: the image of intertwined SS runes in an octagon, the embossed artist's signature "PROF. TH. KÄRNER", and the model number "41".
Condition: very nice condition, without cracks, chips, or visible repairs, which confirms its high collector's value.
Historical context:
The Allach Porcelain Manufactory (Porzellan Manufaktur Allach, PMA) operated in Germany between 1936 and 1945 and was directly controlled by the SS under Heinrich Himmler. Himmler saw porcelain production as part of building a new, Aryan culture and often gave Allach products to high-ranking SS officers and friends of the regime as prestigious gifts. Animal figures, such as this fawn, reflected the contemporary fondness for naturalism and were intended to promote calm, rural motifs. Unfortunately, after 1940, production largely took place in the Dachau concentration camp, where prisoners were forced to work. These items, while valued for their mastery of execution, are a dark relic of history, connecting art with Nazi ideology and war crimes.