This is a vintage porcelain figural sculpture of a pair of polar bears made by the Zsolnay Porcelain Factory. The iridescent green eosin bears were designed by Mihaly Kapas Nagy (Hungarian, 1864-1943). Nagy was an artist, craftsman and sculptor employed by the Zsolnay Factory from 1888-1942. He was also one of the artists who taught at the technical school for ceramics run by the factory. Nagy's job was mainly to design and execute sample pieces the factory would then produce in number. He designed many pieces for Zsolnay, "Polar Bears" being one of his most popular designs.
7 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 4 1/4"