Rare 1960 GISELA KEILHAUER DRESDEN Lace Ballerina Figurine Küps Factory Germany

  

The History of The Ballerina's Creation courtesy of / : Porzellanmanufaktur Gisela Keilhauer (1950 until 2007) KüpsThe history of this factory actually started off with the small business of Josef Franz Sieber in Schwarza an der Saale near in Rudolstadt (Thuringia) who created fine china lace figurines, reaching his peak production in the 1920s and 30s. Following the Second World War, Franz Sieber soon started to dislike most ideas of the coming socialistic regime and finally decided that it was time to flee when he was expropriated. Together with Gisela Keilhauer and her husband Lothar, the main sculptor, Sieber's fled to the town of Küps in Bavaria. Sieber decided to retire there, but the Keilhauer's established a new factory and continued the production of laced china figurines. Officially, the company was however registered at house number 23, the same location as the Porzellanmanufaktur Karl Klette.

Jürgen Keilhauer, the business and website fell pretty silent in 2007; the website was still active in June 2009 but was disabled August 1st, 2009 (even if it was still registered until 2010). This piece is stunningly beautiful, with intricate design and is in great condition. The lace does have a very slight yellowing to it from sitting in storage. This purple edition is quite rare and would make a wonderful addition to a collection or a perfect gift for anyone with a love for history, art, and elegance. If you have any questions, please feel free to message me.