Even during his life, connoisseurs praised Wilhelm Neuhäuser’s animal figures. But it was only after his death that the master himself was honoured as a pioneer of porcelain sculpture. It is apparent in portrayals such as this mouse measuring a mere eight centimetres just how natural the character and expression of his figures are. The fine underglaze-style painting and Nymphenburg’s trademark, subtle colour palette emphasise yet further the quality of the design. A recipe for success that has endured to this very day.