Teller | Belle Epoque | 24 cm Nilpferdschale The light refracts in the

The light refracts in the fine grooved relief of the surface and makes the shards appear almost transparent in the play of light and shadow

the contours of the fish are printed outlines from copper plates on tissue paper

The painter

Der über 40 cm hohe Pfauhahn

With his HAUTE COUTURE tea set

Teller | Belle Epoque | 24 cm Nilpferdschale The light refracts in theThe painter, architect and sculptor Hermann Gradl designed the BELLE EPOQUE fish service in the first year he worked for the Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg. Presented in 1900 at the Paris World Exhibition and awarded a "Grand Prix", it is one of the most successful examples of Art Nouveau in Munich, to which its name refers. The fish platter, saucire and potato bowl as well as the 16 plates later expanded to a service for 18 people all feature