Meissen Potpourri Vase with Wine Grapes Monkey Model 1002 attributed to Eberlein, 1860s

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Meissen nice Potpourri vase: Monkey eating wine grapes / lady with boy. The details are stunningly scupltured = finest modelling! … Read more Meissen nice Potpourri vase: Monkey eating wine grapes / lady with boy. The details are stunningly scupltured = finest modelling! Design: Johann Friedrich Eberlein (1696-1749) / Model 1002 Created 1748. Since 1735 second chief modeller of Meissen manufactory, Eberlein was one of the best contributors Johann J. Kaendler had. Made circa 1860 Hallmarked: Meissen Blue Sword Mark (glazed bottom) model number 1002 / painter's number 9 / former's number 70 First quality Specification: Excellently modelled bellied vase: The vase's base is of square form type, having four feet shaped as volutes / the vase is painted at front side - it is a picture in Watteau style, depicting a gallant couple situated in garden landscape. Additionally, sculptured decorations are attached to vase's wall - these are vine tendrils with grapes. Very special feature: A sculptured monkey's figurine eating grapes. - Further there is a lady visible - accompanied by little boy with basket filled with wine grapes. Size: height: 11.22 inches (28.5 cm) / width: 6.10 inches (15.5 cm) / depth: 4.72 inches (12.0 cm) Bibliography: Sabine & Thomas Bergmann, Meissen Figures / Erlangen, Model Numbers 1 - 3000, Germany 2017, catalogue number 2578 on page 708 Condition: Good / a few leaves' petals of vine tendrils were excellently restored (not visible with naked eye). 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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