Catalog No. 4708
Porcelain, figural, 0.5L.
Also found as No. 5239, 0.25L, and in 0.5L size with music box in base (book).
Mephisto (or Mephistopheles) is a name given to the devil in German literary tradition, including most famously an appearance as a leading character in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s tragic play Faust.
Note that the 0.25L size has only been seen with the back of the head unpainted.
Similar to Stahl No. 4708 (“Devil”).
Price Ranges Bohne 4708: $350-$500 Bohne 5239: $300-$400 Bohne 4708 w/ Music Box: $1,200-$1,500
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