{"product_id":"royal-dux-slalom-skier-jiri-cernoch","title":"Royal Dux Bohemia Slalom Skier Figurine 1950s Jiří Černoch White Porcelain","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Royal Dux Bohemia slalom skier figurine is a 1950s white glazed porcelain sculpture designed by Jiří Černoch in Czechoslovakia, with the skier captured leaning sharply into motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long skis, simplified white form, and forward pose fit the clean modernist look associated with postwar Czech design. This example is especially appealing for a ski collection because both original ski poles remain with the figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\" Royal Dux Bohemia slalom skier figurine\"\u003e Royal Dux Bohemia slalom skier figurine\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain sports figurine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e High gloss glazed porcelain with original ski poles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy white with soft gray shading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Dux. Base marked ROYAL DUX, HAND PAINTED, MADE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA, with applied pink triangular Royal Dux mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slalom skier designed by Jiří Černoch. Model number not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid Century Modern, Czech modernist, Brussels Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 inches tall, 10 inches long, 4 inches wide at widest point. Actual weight 1 pound 8 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both ski poles remain present. Dynamic forward leaning skier on elongated porcelain skis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use and remains sound and attractive with minor age related wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo chips or cracks could be felt during hands on inspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll porcelain corners and projecting edges feel smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth ski poles remain with the figure, an important detail because many surviving examples have lost them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy porcelain finish remains bright with the sculptural form clearly defined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ski poles show age related discoloration, surface wear, and wear at the tips and circular guards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe unglazed underside rim shows light discoloration and surface soil from age and display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe poles do not pull free and will be left in place rather than forced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJiří Černoch became known for Royal Dux designs that used simplified forms and strong body positions to suggest movement rather than relying on small decorative details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis skier fits naturally into collections of Royal Dux porcelain, Czech modernist design, skiing memorabilia, or mid century sports sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surviving pair of ski poles gives this example a more complete silhouette than the many examples encountered without them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the kind of piece that looks almost different from every angle because the motion of the skier is built into the whole form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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