10019942 Franck Sorbier da der Pfau die Vanitas

da der Pfau die Vanitas – die Eitelkeit – verkörpert

Behinderung

The international career of the Nymphenburg animal figures was initiated at the beginning of the 20th century

The bisque porcelain (unglazed porcelain) brings out the high sculptural qualities of the Nymphenburg animals particularly well

in the living room

10019942 Franck Sorbier da der Pfau die VanitasThe youngest elephant in the store is Hilde. The 10 cm high baby elephant with a raised trunk is one of the manufactory's most successful models. When August Ghring took up his position as a modeller at Nymphenburg in 1914, he was fascinated by the aura of elephants, which he carefully studied at Hellabrunn Zoo in Munich. Elephants are considered wise and strong, besides being endowed with exceptional memories.