Pair of Vienna Wein Augarten Piaffe Spanish Riding School Porcelain, Lor of 2

  

Here are a pair of Vienna Augarten Horse Spanish Riding School. The rider conducts the jumping white Lipizzan by the reins. The jumping horses depicts a figurine which is called "Levade":The so-said Levade (in French: se lever = to rise) is an exercise of classical School of Riding where the horse has to jump in very special manner: The horses have to rear up, raising its body at an angle of less than 45 degrees, drawing its forefeet towards its body. White porcelain, painted / glossy finish. The white oval base is decorated with golden painted rims; further there are the inscriptions "Levade - Spanische Reitschule" as well as "Hofburg Wien" visible.

Measures: Height 23.5 cm (= 9.25 inches). The figurine only, Height 29.0 cm (= 11.41 inches) - black oval base included, Width 21.0 cm (= 8.26 inches), Depth 11.5 cm (= 4.52 inches). Hallmarked by Augarten Vienna, Blue Shield Mark with Crown, underglazed Model 1591, painter's number 28 Please note: A.

Black oval tiered wooden socle is existing on which the figurine is based. Condition: Very good condition (there aren't any imperfections existing).

This figure of classical horsemanship is performed as a walk, canter or piaffe pirouette on two hoofbeats, with the horse's forehand moving in a circle around the hindquarters, which, however, also describe a very small circle around a center point as close as possible to the inner hind leg. The rider is dressed in the traditional costume of the Spanish Riding School, consisting of a black two-pointed hat, red tailcoat with gold epaulettes and buttons, and white buckskin trousers. It is accompanied by black leather gauntlet boots, matching spurs and white suede gloves. On oval, slightly curved earth. This piece has an attribution mark.

Excellent - These vintage/antique pieces are in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations. There aren't any imperfections existing.