1960s Mid Century Royal Dux Porcelain Skier Jiri Cernoch Czechoslovakia Stratton compact South African Fighters

South African Fighters

so was only used for that purpose and put away as a keepsake

with peak lapels

so pieces of black silk remain

1960s Mid Century Royal Dux Porcelain Skier Jiri Cernoch Czechoslovakia Stratton compact South African FightersThis is a wonderful mid century modern porcelain skier figurine designed by Ji ernoch for Royal Dux of Czechoslovakia. Ji ernoch (b. 1924) started design work for Royal Dux in 1951, only becoming a full time employee in 1968. He specialized in animals, but also designed female figures and athletes. This skier figurine was produced in a small number during the mid 1960s. It is very sculptural and conveys a wonderful sense of motion, with the skier