Porcelain Centerpieces with Cupids by Leuteritz for Meissen, 1860, Set of 2

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The pair of centrepieces was designed by Leuteritz using old molds in the Rococo style: Towering rocks from which a … Read more The pair of centrepieces was designed by Leuteritz using old molds in the Rococo style: Towering rocks from which a tree trunk rises in the middle, crowned by a column piece with a simple capital that supports the oval basket. The base of the rock is decorated with turquoise feathery leaves and rocailles and features sculpted leafy vines and flowers, with two amoretti dressed in cloth chasing each other playfully around the tree trunk, holding fruit in their hands, above them the bulging basket with rocaille relief and intertwined openwork wall and rich, fully plastic leaf tendrils and flowers, wavy edge with rocailles and branch handles. Finest polychrome painting with gold staffage, turquoise rocaille painting on the upper inside of the bowl. Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: Made around 1860 Material: Porcelain, glossy finish Technique: Handmade porcelain, hand-painted, gold painting Style: Rococo Dimensions: Height: 40,0 cm / 15.74 in Width: 24,0 cm / 9.44 in Depth: 18,0 cm / 7.08 in Marks: Meissen blue underglaze sword mark / first quality Model number A 49 or 513 / Former's number 33, 51 / Painter's number 9 Condition: Excellent - A few professional restorations to various flower and leaf tips 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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