Large Mythological Wedding Group by J. C. Schoenheit for Meissen, 1850s

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Exceptional rare meissen porcelain group: a group of three figures in elaborate rococo attire: the young, pretty lady in a … Read more Exceptional rare meissen porcelain group: a group of three figures in elaborate rococo attire: the young, pretty lady in a bodice dress with a low neckline, a long skirt, a bustle and an apron with abundant pleats; on her hair, tied up high, she wears a brimmed hat with a bow and feather decoration; she rests her left elbow on a high columned pedestal and clasped her right hand to her heart, behind her, the young gallant with thick blond curly hair, wearing a short-sleeved frock coat over a long-sleeved waistcoat, knee-length trousers and stockings, a long striped scarf tied around his hips, seeking to embrace the young woman with his right hand, whilst making a gesture of attentiveness with his raised left hand, which his beloved cannot see. On the right-hand side, peering out from behind the column, a kneeling boy with a worried look presents an upturned hat containing two lovebirds. May their courtship be successful? the group stands on an oval stone and grass plinth with a raised gold frieze decoration on the sides. Particularly elaborate, detailed design and staffage. Designed by johann carl schönheit (1730 - 1805)

manufactory: meissen germany dating: made around 1850 material: white porcelain, glossy finish technique: handmade porcelain, finest hand painting dimensions: height: 25,5 cm / 10.03 in width: 18,0 cm / 7.08 in depth: 16,0 cm / 6.29 in marks: blue meissen crossed sword mark pommels on hilts / first quality model number: i 60 / former's number 58 / painter's number 49 bibliography: thomas & sabine bergmann, meissen - figures, model numbers a1 - z99, erlangen, germany, 2014, catalogue number 28 on page 34. 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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