Austrian Augarten Porcelain Equestrian Figurine. Classic Augarten Wien porcelain figurine depicting a Lipizzaner stallion from the Spanish Riding School performing a levade, featuring a rider in traditional uniform and the inscription "Levade – Spanische Reitschule" on the base.

Size: 9 x 5 x 9 3/4 in. 

Augarten Porzellanmanufaktur is a historic porcelain factory in Vienna, founded in 1718, making it one of the oldest active porcelain manufactories in Europe. It operates in the Augarten park and continues to produce porcelain using traditional, labor-intensive methods such as hand-casting, firing, and detailed hand-painting. The manufactory is known for its refined white porcelain, neoclassical shapes, and intricate decorative styles influenced by imperial Austrian design. It has maintained a strong connection to Vienna’s artistic heritage while also collaborating with modern designers, balancing continuity with innovation.

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