Bull and bear

A prominent example of 20th century porcelain art in the Höchster Porzellan Manufaktur. The model, the larger-than-life bronzes in front of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, were created by sculptor Reinhard Dachlauer. They symbolize rising (bull) and falling prices (bear).

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Chinese musicians

The four figures playing music were modeled around 1770 by Johann Peter Melchior. The decor - Modern Art - was interpreted in a contemporary interpretation by Steffen Taubhorn. The focus was on the lightness of the colors in contrast to the lavish robes of the 18th century figures. The pigments dissolving on the white porcelain were deliberately played with and the cheerful composition was crowned with fine 24-carat gold.

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The four seasons

The figures of the four seasons are based on models by Johann Peter Melchior, created around 1770-75.

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Dürer rabbit

Ottmar Hörl's “Dürer Rabbit” was first formed as a porcelain sculpture in the Höchster Porzellan Manufaktur with his permission. Ottmar Hörl became known above all for his diverse sculptures on themes of everyday life. 

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Merchant and farmer figures

With the exception of the theriac seller, the figures from the series of merchants and farmers were modeled by the model master Johann Peter Melchior around 1770; the theriac seller was already created around 1750/53 and was modeled by Simon Feilner.

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Harlequin and Columbine

Harlequin and Columbine from the series of comedian figures were modeled by Johann Gottfried Becker around 1750.

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Pug

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Turkish chapel

The Turkish Chapel, consisting of 16 different musicians, goes back to originals created around 1770/75 by Johann Peter Melchior.

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