Model 720 Figurine by Johann Joachim Kaendler for Meissen, 1850s

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Meissen stunning figurine group: The Deal with Goose Model 720 Measures: height 6.69 inches (17.0 cm) width 6.69 inches (17.0 … Read more Meissen stunning figurine group: The Deal with Goose Model 720 Measures: height 6.69 inches (17.0 cm) width 6.69 inches (17.0 cm) depth 4.72 inches (12.0 cm) Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue Meissen Sword Mark (glazed bottom) model number 720 / former's number 6 / painter's number 71 First quality Dating: 19th century / made circa 1850-1860 Material: porcelain, glossy finish, multicolored painted Technique: handmade porcelain Style: Rococo Modelled by: Johann Joachim Kaendler (born in 1706 near Dresden / Germany - died 1775 in Meissen). Model 720 created circa 1745. Kaendler was chief sculptor at Meissen manufactory as from 1742 until the year 1775. He is the most famous modeller Meissen manufactory ever had and created well-known series such as Shepherd Figurines, Comedian's Children, Gardener Children (with Acier), Paris Town Criers (with Reinicke and Meyer), Gallant Figurines, Asian Figurines etc. Detailed : Subject: figurine group / the deal with goose: market scenery (a man selling geese talks to a woman) The man holds a goose supported by his right knee / he talks to a woman who is about to take over the goose held by the man. A second goose sitting on earth - among the figurines - is watching the scene. The modelling of the figurine group I'm offering here is of finest quality, the figurines' features are very life-like as well as typic. - The lady is wearing a dress of such rustic type which was usual in 18th century. The barefooted man has a hat with broad brim, he is dressed in garments of a peasant. Both figurines are situated on flat base decorated with sculptured flowers. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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