Meissen Porcelain Figural Group “Capture of the Tritons,” Attributed to Kändler, Circa 1880

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A rare and finely modeled Meissen porcelain figural group titled The Capture of the Tritons, depicting two classical maidens and … Read more A rare and finely modeled Meissen porcelain figural group titled The Capture of the Tritons, depicting two classical maidens and a putti capturing an infant triton—a mythological sea child—within a flowing net, surrounded by waves, coral, and marine life. Designed by Johann Joachim Kändler (1706–1775). Exquisitely hand-painted in luminous polychrome tones, the group reflects the Rococo fascination with movement, myth, and allegory. The underside bears Meissen’s underglaze blue crossed swords (1815–1924), impressed “C 35” and “1111,” and painted “56,” all consistent with authentic late 19th-century production. A museum-worthy example from Meissen’s revival of its most iconic sculptural works.

Impressively scaled at approximately 12" tall by 10" wide. See less