Large Meissen Roccoco the Approach Figurine attributed to J.C. Schoenheit, 1850

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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) in 1788 started working as an apprentice in the meissen factory in 1741 and has been in a responsible position since 1768. For more than 20 years, schönheit was an employee of both j.j. Kändler as well as from m.v. Acier, who entered the meissen factory in 1762. After kändler's death in 1775, schönheit was head of the model department until 1794. Design of the model circa 1787 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
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however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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