An antique German Nymphenburg glazed and painted in natural tones porcelain figurine by Theodor Karner, German, 1884 to 1966. The figure is a naturalistic depiction of a German Shepherd lying down with an alert look and an open snout. Circa: 1914. Marked with a green manufacturers stamp, impressed mark of T. Karner, impressed model number, 398, on the bottom. Theodor Karner was a German porcelain sculptor and animal sculptor. Theodor Kerners main teacher was the famous German animal painter Heinrich von Zugel, 1850 to 1941. Antique and Vintage Porcelain Figurines, Figures, Statues, Home Decor, and Collectibles.