Single figure Eagle owl

The animal sculpture "Eagle Owl" in Böttger stoneware by Erich Hösel (1869-1953) is an impressive example of the masterful animal sculptures created at the MEISSEN Porcelain Manufactory. With a height of 69 cm, the piece has a striking presence, defined by the powerful appearance of the bird and the sensitive, richly detailed modeling. Hösel captures the essence of the eagle owl with remarkable vitality: its upright posture, alert gaze, finely rendered feathers, and distinctive head give the figure a quiet authority and a natural expressiveness. The warm, earthy character of Böttger stoneware further enhances this naturalistic effect, lending the surface depth, texture, and character. Its creation requires precise handcraftsmanship and numerous carefully coordinated steps: the individual molded parts are cast and then meticulously assembled, refined, and completed in detail by the bossierer, the specialist responsible for joining and finishing sculptural porcelain pieces. The result is an expressive animal sculpture that unites artistic sensitivity, exceptional craftsmanship, precise observation of nature, and the distinctive material quality of Böttger stoneware in an extraordinary collector's piece.