Schumann Arzberg Bavarian Porcelain Game Plate with Pheasants, c.1960-1970

Story

Bavarian forests have long been the playground of European nobility, where hunting game birds was a highly stylized social ritual. This plate brought that aristocratic outdoor tradition directly onto the elegant dining tables of postwar homes.

Maker / Origin

Established in 1881 by Christian Heinrich Schumann in Arzberg, Bavaria, the Schumann factory became world-renowned for its high-quality porcelain and delicate openwork designs. Surviving the disruptions of two World Wars, the company continued to produce fine dinnerware and decorative cabinet pieces that epitomized classic German craftsmanship until its closure in 1994.

Condition & Value

The plate appears to be in very good vintage condition with vibrant colors. There is minor shelf wear on the unglazed base ring and very light, expected surface dust, but the delicate gold gilding on the rim looks largely intact without major rubbing. Excellent preservation of the gold decoration maintains its value.