Porcelain Seated Buddha Figure by Kaendler for Meissen, 1958

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Depiction of a sitting, smiling buddha figure from a series of folk types. Voluminous female body with hair strictly tied … Read more Depiction of a sitting, smiling buddha figure from a series of folk types. Voluminous female body with hair strictly tied back and a wide robe sitting cross-legged, arms straight in front of her. Movable head, tongue and hands, detachable head with metal weight. Design: johann joachim kändler (1706 - 1775) was 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 1740-1745 manufactory: meissen germany dating: made mid-20th century material: porcelain, glossy finish technique: handmade and painted porcelain dimensions: height: 18,5 cm / 7.28 in width: 18,5 cm / 7.28 in depth: 18,0 cm / 7.08 in marked: meissen blue crossed sword mark of 20th century, first quality model number: 67823 (old: 154) / former's number 109 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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