Shpherd Couple Under Trees Figurine by J.J. Kaendler for Meissen, 1860

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Excellent and rare meissen porcelain genre group: elegantly dressed rococo couple in the shade of a group of trees: a … Read more Excellent and rare meissen porcelain genre group: elegantly dressed rococo couple in the shade of a group of trees: a young lady sitting at the feet of her beau, leaning back against his lap and reaching for his hand, while he sits on a stump and tries to place a wreath of flowers on her head with the other, next to a lying sheep, a backpack leaning against a tree, a shepherd's crook, a hat and a large basket full of flowers. On an oval, flat meadow base with a gold rim. Designer: johann joachim kaendler (1706 - 1775) chief sculptor at the meissen manufactory from 1742 to 1775. He is the most famous modeller meissen manufactory ever had and created famous series such as shepherd figurines, comedian's children, gardener children (with acier), paris town criers (with reinicke and meyer) , gallant figurines, etc. Design of the model in 1744 manufactory: meissen germany dating: made circa 1860 material: white porcelain, glossy finish technique: handmade porcelain, finest hand painting dimensions: height: 25,0 cm / 9.84 in width: 25,0 cm / 9.84 in depth: 19,0 cm / 7.48 in marks: blue meissen crossed sword mark of 19th century / first quality model number: 485 / former's number 147 / painter's number 1 condition: very good this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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