Antique Rosenthal Snake Charmer Figurine by Berthold Boess K442 – German Porcela For Sale

ANTIQUE ROSENTHAL K442 “SNAKE CHARMER” FIGURINEDesigned by Berthold Boess – German PorcelainOffered is a beautiful antique Rosenthal porcelain “Snake Charmer” figurine, model K442, designed by Berthold Boess.The figure depicts an elegantly dressed woman wearing a flowing blue gown with delicate white floral decoration and gilt accents. The porcelain work is finely detailed, including the figure's hands, feet, clothing, facial features and decorative base.The underside carries the Rosenthal factory markings along with the impressed K442 model number, identifying the model.CONDITIONVery Good to Excellent antique condition — approximately 8.5/10 based on visual inspection.I have carefully examined the figure and do not see any obvious major cracks, breaks, or chips in the photographed areas. The delicate fingers, hands, feet, body, gown and base appear intact.There is minor age-appropriate wear to some gilt/gold decoration, as well as light surface discoloration around portions of the base. Please examine the photographs closely, as they form an important part of the condition description.Because this is an antique porcelain figure with delicate projecting elements, buyers should understand that photographs cannot rule out every possible historic repair or extremely fine hairline that may not be visible.IDENTIFICATIONManufacturer: RosenthalModel: K442Figure: Snake CharmerDesigner: Berthold BoessCountry: GermanyMaterial: PorcelainPeriod: Early 20th centuryPRICE$695 Buy It Now / Best OfferI'm open to reasonable offers from serious collectors.