Rococo The Happy Parents Genre Group attributed to M.V. Acier for Meissen, Germany, 1924-1934

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Exceptional meissen porcelain group of the 19th century: young mother in elaborate rococo house dress: ruched wide long skirt, bodice, … Read more Exceptional meissen porcelain group of the 19th century: young mother in elaborate rococo house dress: ruched wide long skirt, bodice, fitted frilled coat with hood, the upswept hair covered by a high voluminous bonnet with ruched hem and bows, sitting on a splendid louis xvi style bench and placing her right foot on a stool, beside her the happy spouse in frock coat, waistcoat over frilled shirt and knee breeches with white stockings, both embracing each other at the back and looking down at the baby wrapped in cloth and lying half naked on a cushion on both their laps, the father guiding his right hand to the mother's chin in an affectionate gesture. Behind them a little boy in a playsuit and hat, blowing soap bubbles with a special pipe. The group is based on an oval natural base with sculpted flowers and foliage and gold heightened lateral frieze decoration. Particularly elaborate, detailed design and staffage.

designed by michael victor acier (1736 - 1799) skilled as a sculptor in paris, he received a call to the porcelain manufactory in meissen in 1764, and was there, after k ndler's death in 1775, solely responsible for the artistic interests of the manufactory. He created a large number of groups in the watteau style. In 1780 acier was called to dresden to become royal saxon master modeler. Design of model e 81 circa 1772-1775. Manufactory: meissen germany dating: 1924-1934, 'pfeiffer-period' material: white porcelain, glossy finish technique: handmade porcelain, finest hand painting dimensions: height: 24,0 cm / 9.44 in width: 19,0 cm / 7.48 in depth: 16,0 cm / 6.29 in marks: blue meissen crossed sword mark pfeiffer period / first quality model number: e 81 / former's number 10 / painter's number 19 bibliography: thomas & sabine bergmann, the art of meissen - figures, model numbers a1 - z99, erlangen, germany, 2014, page 33, catalogue number 25. 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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