Meissen Figurines Cherubs Allegory of Trading Model C42 attributed to Schoenheit

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Meissen gorgeous figurine group: cherubs personifying allegory of trade the details are stunningly scupltured = finest modelling! design: johann carl … Read more Meissen gorgeous figurine group: cherubs personifying allegory of trade the details are stunningly scupltured = finest modelling! design: johann carl schoenheit (1730-1805) schoenheit was assistant of kaendler: he has been active at manufactory since 1745 / since the year 1765 he designed own models, too. In later period - after kaendler's death in year 1775 - schoenheit was colleague of acier. The sculptor retired in 1794. - model c 42 created circa 1768-1770. Made circa 1850-1860 meissen blue sword mark with pommels on hilts (glazed bottom) model number c 42 former's number 58 first quality specification: -- two winged boyish cherubs are busy with implementing a business transaction: a cherub having sat down holds golden coins in right hand, supporting itself on an angular measure. The other one supports itself on a rod/stick, turning towards the other one \. Additionally, the boy with stick has a carrying frame with a knotted parcel attached to its back. A rocky base is visible between figurines / two sugar loaves have been put there. -- the figurines are based on elliptic socle which is decorated with rocaille ornaments at edge. Measures: height: 13.5 cm (= 5.31 inches) width of socle: 12.0 cm (= 4.72 inches) bibliography: -- sabine & thomas bergmann, meissen figures, model numbers a 1 - z 99, erlangen / germany 2014, page 156, catalogue number 290 condition: very good / there aren't any damages existing. 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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