Crinoline Group the Heart Box attributed to J.J. Kaendler for Meissen, Germany, 1850

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Exquisite and rare genre group of the 19th century: lady in elaborate, magnificent rococo clothing with a sweeping crinoline and … Read more Exquisite and rare genre group of the 19th century: lady in elaborate, magnificent rococo clothing with a sweeping crinoline and an ermine-trimmed cape enthroned on a richly decorated armchair, holding a heart box in her left hand towards the gallant, who will make it a gift to his beloved, next to her the jewelry seller, dressed in a simple dress with an apron and a wide-brimmed hat, carrying a vendor's tray with jewelery in front of her and offering another, round box for inspection, behind the crinoline lady, next to the chair, a boy with a feathered cap in skirt and jacket, presenting further jewelery on a tableau. Group designed with particular attention to detail, based on a flat base with shaped flowers and foliage. Designer: johann joachim kändler (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. Kaendler designed this model circa 1738. Manufactory: meissen germany dating: made ca. 1850 material: white porcelain, glossy finish technique: handmade and finest hand painting size: height: 21,0 cm / 8.26 inches width: 26,0 cm / 10.23 inches depth: 14,5 cm / 5.70 inches marks: blue meissen underglaze crossed sword mark / first quality model number 100 / former's number 23 / painter's number 7 bibliography: thomas & sabine bergmann, meissen figures, model numbers 1 - 3000, erlangen germany 2017, catalog number 1019, on page 19. 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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