Description:Rare large German bisque porcelain baseball pitcher figurine c.1880's. Exceedingly rare 16" tall hand painted figurine of a 19th century pitcher with ball held to his chest preparing to throw. Craftsmanship is of the highest quality retaining its original surface and colorful paint. Marked under the base "Gesetzlich Geshuetzt DEP". Figurine remains in fine overall condition having only a small piece of flora on the base reglued from a crack: EX-MT